islamic countries

Describes the fundamental differences between Western and Islamic political thought and explains how these contribute to terrorism, discussing such topics as the concept of the social contract and the West's increasing antipathy for patriotism and religious belief.

Chronicles the history of Islam from its birth to the twenty-first century, discussing the Arab conquests, the rise of Baghdad, the Crusades, Sufi mysticism, the highlights of the three great empires, and Islam around the world, including medieval Muslim Spain and modern Chechnya, China, and Israel.

Describes the development of this major monotheistic religion during the seventh century and discusses the ways it spread beyond the Arabian Peninsula.

Examining Muslim communities around the world, this new resource introduces readers to the history, traditions, and great diversity among them. --from publisher description.

Profiles sixteen countries around the world with significant Muslim populations, providing information on each country's government, history, social structure, economy, culture, and traditions.

Introduces the history, principles, and customs of Islam, including the life of Muhammad, a discussion of the Koran and the five pillars of Islam, and the efforts of Islamic countries to remain traditional in a modern world.

Examines how Muslims live, how they are governed, basic religious beliefs, and the importance of Islamic law to the people.

An in-depth look at the history of the religion and culture of Islam and the Muslim people covering the extreme breadth of the topic while still maintaining a detailed focus on key people and fascinating events.

Examines the reasons why the Islamic civilization, once the world leader on most fronts, including military, economic, and cultural, was overtaken by the West.