Presents over one thousand alphabetized entries on the branches, movements, history, geography, concepts, and major figures and followers of Islam, and includes a chronology, a bibliography, and a list of Allah's ninety-nine names.
Presents a collection of illustrated photographs and maps depicting the history of Islam from the birth of the prophet Muhammad to the formation of the post-Soviet Muslim states in Central Asia and contains short essays covering topics such as the philosophy, art, and architecture of the Muslim world.
Jews, Christians, and Muslims in conflict and competition
Peters, F. E
2003
Chronicles the foundation and formation of the three great monotheistic religions, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and their rise in popularity throughout history.
Islam, as a faith and as a political power, rose to world dominance in an astoundingly brief time span,little more than one hundred years. From the fascinating events of Muhammads life to the founding of a vast empire, the rise of Islam is the story of a people, a vibrant culture, and the growth of a civilization. Without Islams contributions.
The Koran is an ancient tome that has been followed by Muslims for thousands of years. This History Channel presentation casts some Western eyes over the book and helps viewers to decipher some of the important passages of the text contained within. The program draws on the wise words of a number of people well versed in the ways of Islam, leading to some fascinating insights on what the Koran means and why it has proved to be so influential.
In the post-cold war world, Muslim fundamentalists seem to have replaced Soviet Communists as the West's bugbear of choice. Both in academic and popular circles, the values of traditionalist Islam are portrayed as inherently hostile to those of a modern, pluralistic society.
An in-depth look at what it means to be a Muslim in the 21st century
2003
The events of September 11th left many Americans asking how such atrocities could be perpetrated in the name of religion: specifically Islam. This video explores the influence of culture and politics on religion, and provides a deeper understanding of the political forces at work among Muslims around the world.
