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First Muslims: History and Memory
Contributor(s): Afsaruddin, Asma (Author)

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 ISBN: 1851684972     ISBN-13: 9781851684977
Publisher: ONEWorld
OUR PRICE: $34.20  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: December 2007
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Annotation: A fresh look at the origins and development of Islam, this is a fascinating reconstruction of the formative era of the Muslim community. Using a wealth of classical Arabic sources, it chronicles the lives of the Prophet Muhammad, his Companions, and the subsequent two generations of Muslims, together known as the the Pious Forebears. This accessible book takes a close look at the embryonic Muslim communities and explains the impact of the earliest converts on the development of Islam and its current beliefs.
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BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Islam - History
Dewey: 297.09
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.7" W x 8.8" L (0.95 lbs) 274 pages
Themes:
- Religious Orientation - Islamic
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Index, Price on Product, Table of Contents
 
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A fresh look at the origins and development of Islam, this is a fascinating reconstruction of the era of the first three generations of Muslims. Using a wealth of classical Arabic sources, it chronicles the lives of the Prophet Muhammad, his Companions, and the subsequent two generations of Muslims, together known as the "the Pious Forebears". Examining the adoption in contemporary times of these early Muslims as legitimizing figureheads for a variety of causes, both religious and political, Afsaruddin tries to establish where their sympathies really lay. Essential reading for anyone interested in the inception of the Islam, this important book will captivate the general reader and student alike.
 
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