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Vision of Islam

Covering the four dimensions of Islam as outlined in the Hadith of Gabriel—practice, faith, spirituality, and the Islamic view of history—The Vision of Islam draws on the Koran, the sayings of the Prophet and the great authorities of the tradition. This clearly written book introduces the essentials of each dimension and then shows how each has been embodied in Islamic institutions throughout history.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 352 pages

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