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Islam: A Very Short Introduction by Malise Ruthven (Paperback, 2000)

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"Islam: A Very Short Introduction" by Malise Ruthven is a paperback book published by Oxford University Press in 2000. The book, written in English and with 176 pages, provides a concise overview of Islam as a topic. Authored by Malise Ruthven, a renowned expert in the field, the book offers insights into the Islamic faith, its history, and its significance in the contemporary world. With dimensions of 174mm in height and 111mm in width, this book is a valuable resource for those interested in learning more about Islam in a compact and accessible format.

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Islam features widely in the news, often in its most militant versions, but few people in the non-Muslim world really understand the nature of Islam. Malise Ruthven's Very Short Introduction contains essential insights into issues such as why Islam has such major divisions between movements such as the Shi'ites, the Sunnis, and the Wahhabis, and the central importance of the Shar'ia (Islamic law) in Islamic life. It also offers fresh perspectives on contemporary questions: Why is the greatest 'Jihad' (holy war) now against the enemies of Islam, rather than the struggle against evil? Can women find fulfilment in Islamic societies? How must Islam adapt as it confronts the modern world?