Understanding Islam: A Primer

Tawfiq, Idris

ISBN 10: 1566567203 / ISBN 13: 9781566567206

Verlag: Olive Branch Press, 2009

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In Understanding Islam, Idris Tawfiq explores the Islamic faith from a unique perspective: that of Roman Catholic priest turned Muslim scholar. In an engaging style, he lays out the core tenets of this widely misunderstood religion. Tawfiq draws on recent cultural phenomena in the West to examine the role of religion in this increasingly secular region, and he illustrates the many unexpected prisms through which Islam can be observed. He argues that Islam - far from contributing to any "clash of civilizations" - encourages and embodies spiritual enlightenment and tolerance, enabling Muslims and non-believers to live in mutual understanding. Understanding Islam elucidates some of the most pressing issues of our time.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: Idris Tawfiq holds a degree in English from the University of Manchester, and a degree in theology from the Pontificial University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome. He has taught religious studies in Britain and Egypt. Tawfiq, a Roman Catholic priest before his conversion to Islam, continues to write for many newspapers and journals around the world, including the Middle East Times. His popular lectures and broadcasts on Islam are justly celebrated. He lives in Cairo.

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Titel: Understanding Islam: A Primer
Verlag: Olive Branch Press
Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
Einband: Paperback
Zustand: As New
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