Islam: between message and history

In what is essentially a 'Guide for the Modern Muslim', Charfi spells out what for him is the essential message of Islam, followed by a history of its unfolding through the person of the Prophet Muhammad.

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Main Author: Sharafī, ʿAbd al-Majīd (Author)
Contributors: Bond, David, (Translator) (Translator) ; Filali-Ansary, Abdou (Editor) ; Ahmed, Sikeena Karmali (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Edinburgh Edinburgh University Press 2009.
In:Year: 2009
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Islam / Reform
Further subjects:B Islam History
B Islam ; Essence, genius, nature
B Islam Doctrines
B Islam Essence, genius, nature
B Islam ; History
B Islam ; Doctrines
B Islam ; Politics and government ; History
B Islam History
B Islam Essence, genius, nature
B Islam Politics and government History
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Parallel Edition:Print version: 9780748639670
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Summary:In what is essentially a 'Guide for the Modern Muslim', Charfi spells out what for him is the essential message of Islam, followed by a history of its unfolding through the person of the Prophet Muhammad.
Introduction by Moncef Ben Abdeljelil --- Part One: Characteristics of the Message of Muhammad. 1. History and Theory -- 2. The Preaching of Muhammad -- 3. Distinctive Characteristics of Muhammad's Message -- 4. Legislation -- 5. The Seal of Prophecy --- Part Two: The Message in History. 1. The Prophet's Successors -- 2. Institutional Islam -- 3. The Elaboration of Institutional Theory
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ISBN:0748642072