Muslim Identities

An Introduction to Islam

AvAaron W. Hughes

Häftad, Engelska, 2022

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Beskrivning

Muslim Identities: An Introduction to Islam (Second Edition) presents a fully updated introduction to the religion of Islam and the various social groups who define themselves as Muslim. Unlike other such works, it presents both insider and outsider accounts with the aim of striking a unique balance between overly apologetical and overly Orientalist perspectives. With the first edition described as a "truly outstanding book", and "the very best introduction currently available in English for non-Muslims seeking a sound approach to Islam" (Journal of Islamic Studies), this new edition offers both students and general readers a comprehensive and balanced introduction to the world's second-largest religion.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2022-11-09
Mått:203 x 254 x 15 mm
Vikt:572 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:286
Upplaga:2
Förlag:Equinox Publishing Ltd
ISBN:9781800502093

Utforska kategorier

Islam inom Filosofi och religion

Mer om författaren

Aaron W. Hughes is the Dean's Professor of the Humanities and the Philip S. Bernstein Professor in the Department of Religion and Classics at the University of Rochester.

Recensioner i media

"Muslim Identities by Aaron Hughes is one of the most balanced introductory textbooks for the academic study of Islam that I have read and taught. It is both thorough and scholarly, yet also easily legible. It addresses insider/outsider debates and examines controversial issues, such as "Islam and 9/11," with both boldness and sensitivity." Edith Szanto, Assistant Professor, Religious Studies, University of Alabama "This book is more than just an introduction to Islam. Aaron Hughes provides analytical tools for the reader to understand Islam as a historical and social phenomenon, and not as a static and homogeneous entity. Despite its admirably clear language, accessible to the non-specialist, Muslim Identities is written with utmost scholarly rigor. It keeps complexity and historical change at the forefront of its exposition and steers away from simplistic cliches." Mushegh Asatryan, Associate Professor of Arabic and Muslim Cultures, University of Calgary

Innehållsförteckning

Table of ContentsPrelimsPreface to Second Edition ix-xAcknowledgements xi-xiiIntroductionReligious Studies and the Academic Study of Islam 1-8Part I: Beginnings1. Arabia Prior to the Advent of Islam 11-372. The Making of the Last Prophet 39-613. The Quran: The Foundation 63-82Part II: Identity Formations4. The Spread of Islam Beyond the Arabian Peninsula 85-1045. Early Sectarianism and the Formation of Shiʿism 105-1186. Legal Developments and the Gradual Emergence of Sunni Islam 119-1347. Sufism: The Mystical Strain in Islam 135-153Part III: Beliefs and Practices8. The Maintenance of Muslim Identities: Beliefs and Schools 157-1729. The Performance of Muslim Identities 173-187Part IV: Modern Variations10. Encounters with Modernity 191-21211. Gender and Construction of Muslim Women 213-22712. Islam and “the West” 229-24213. The Inconvenient Muslim: From Majority to Minority 243-250End MatterGlossary 251-254Selected Bibliography 255-264Index 265-272