{"product_id":"islam","title":"Islam by Karen Armstrong","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"970\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"58\"\u003eBook Summary –\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"61\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"100\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eIslam: A Short History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eKaren Armstrong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e provides a clear and concise overview of the history and development of Islam. The book begins with the life and teachings of the Prophet \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMuhammad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in 7th-century \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMecca\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMedina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, explaining how Islam emerged and spread across large parts of the world. Armstrong describes the formation of the early Muslim community, the rise of great Islamic empires, and the development of Islamic culture, philosophy, and law. She also discusses the divisions within the Muslim world, such as between Sunni and Shia Muslims, and examines how historical events, colonialism, and modern political changes have shaped the contemporary Islamic world. Overall, the book aims to help readers understand the beliefs, history, and global influence of Islam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1780\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003eAbout the Author –\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eKaren Armstrong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a British author and scholar known for her writings on world religions and spirituality. Born in 1944 in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eWorcestershire, England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, she originally trained as a Roman Catholic nun before leaving the convent and pursuing a career in writing and research. Armstrong has written many influential books about religion, including \u003cem data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eA History of God\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Case for God\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMuhammad: A Prophet for Our Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Her work focuses on explaining religious traditions in a historical and cultural context and encouraging understanding between different faiths. She is widely respected for making complex religious ideas accessible to general readers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Refurbished","offer_id":45157670289594,"sku":"2RBRKH4HT-Refurbished","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/9781842125830.jpg?v=1773456849","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/islam","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}