{"id":46,"date":"2025-10-08T16:41:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T16:41:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dls.shsbc.edu.et\/?book=islam-for-dummies"},"modified":"2025-10-08T16:41:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T16:41:10","slug":"islam-for-dummies","status":"publish","type":"book","link":"https:\/\/dls.shsbc.edu.et\/?book=islam-for-dummies","title":{"rendered":"Islam For Dummies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"a-text-bold\">From the Qur\u2019an to Ramadan, this friendly guide introduces you to the origins, practices and beliefs of Islam<\/span><span><\/p>\n<p>Many non-Muslims have no idea that Muslims worship the same God as Christians and Jews, and that Islam preaches compassion, charity, humility, and the brotherhood of man. And the similarities don\u2019t end there. According to Islamic teaching, Muhammad founded Islam in 610 CE after the angel Gabriel appeared to him at Mecca and told him that God had entered him among the ranks of such great biblical prophets as Abraham, Moses, and Christ.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Whether you live or work alongside Muslims and want to relate to them better, or you simply want to gain a better understanding of the world\u2019s second largest religion, <\/span><span class=\"a-text-italic\">Islam For Dummies<\/span><span> can help you make sense of this religion and its appeal, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\">\n<li><span class=\"a-list-item\"><span>Muhammad, the man and the legend<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a-list-item\"><span>The Five Pillars of Wisdom<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a-list-item\"><span>The Five Essentials beliefs of Islam<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a-list-item\"><span>The different branches of Islam and Islamic sects<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a-list-item\"><span>The Qur\u2019an and Islamic law<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a-list-item\"><span>Islam throughout history and its impact around the world<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Professor Malcolm Clark explores the roots of Islam, how it has developed over the centuries, and it\u2019s long and complex relationship with Christianity. He helps puts Islam in perspective as a major cultural and geopolitical force. And he provided helpful insights into, among other things:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\">\n<li><span class=\"a-list-item\"><span>Muhammad, the Qur\u2019an and the ethical teachings of Islam<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a-list-item\"><span>Muslim worship, customs, and rituals surrounding birth, marriage, and death<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a-list-item\"><span>Shi\u2019ites, Sunnis, Sufis, Druze, and other important Muslim groups<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a-list-item\"><span>Islam in relation to Judaism and Christianity<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>In these troubled times, it is important that we try to understand the belief systems of others, for through understanding comes peace. <\/span><span class=\"a-text-italic\">Islam For Dummies<\/span><span> helps you build bridges of understanding between you and your neighbors in the global village.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"a-text-italic\">P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you\u2019re probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Islam For Dummies (9780764555039). The book you see here shouldn\u2019t be considered a new or updated product. But if you\u2019re in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We\u2019re always writing about new topics! .<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From the Qur\u2019an to Ramadan, this friendly guide introduces you to the origins, practices and beliefs of Islam Many non-Muslims have no idea that Muslims worship the same God as Christians and Jews, and that Islam preaches compassion, charity, humility, and the brotherhood of man. And the similarities don\u2019t end there. 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