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Islam A Short History. I Recommend Though It's Not Armstrong's Best Work, Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2017, Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2017. A History of God: The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, The Catholic Church: A Short History (UNIVERSAL HISTORY), Lost Islamic History: Reclaiming Muslim Civilisation from the Past, The picture of Islam as a violent, backward, and insular tradition should be laid to rest, says Karen Armstrong, bestselling author of, Karen Armstrong is one of the world's foremost scholars on religious affairs. For over a thousand years, Muslims did NOT hate Jews; that grew after the state of Israel was created in 1948 (following WWII) and Arabs were kicked out of their land, and the world applauded. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Then, you just might be glad that you didn't say anything stupid. Their sacred scripture, the Quran, gave them a historical mission. The distillation of years of thinking and writing about Islam, it demonstrates that the world's fastest-growing faith is a much richer and more complex phenomenon than its modern fundamentalist strain might suggest. Islam: A Short History. Read the book See what you think. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand this world religion and its adherents - particularly in view of the anti-Muslim sentiments that seem to stir in some quarters. I did. by Karen Armstrong New York: Modern Library, 2000. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Read it for yourself. The author's short history offers a vital corrective to this narrow view. Traces the history of Islam, from the flight of Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him) and the founding of the first mosques to the development of the modern Muslim state, and examines its present beliefs and practices . It haunts the popular imagination as an extreme faith that promotes terrorism, authoritarian government, female oppression, and civil war. Hardcover, 271 pages. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, includes free international wireless delivery via. This book is not worth the time.....read Nabeel Qureshi's discussion of what islam is really like, Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2018, This an attempt to whitewash and cover up the falsity that islam is a religion of peace. A useful time line and a guide to the "Key Figures in the History of Islam" complete this strong, brisk survey of 1,500 years of Islamic history. Book Overview. Amazing what we can learn about each other's cultures and beliefs when we take a second. 222 pp. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 2, 2018. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 13, 2016. Please try again. The different strands of Islamic development in intellectual, spiritual and political dimensions are systematically chronicled to present the picture of a faith with a long, vibrant and chequered past. Throughout the book, Armstrong traces what she sees as Islam's emphasis on right living (? la Judaism) over right belief (? A very bias book, that is 70% opinion and 30% factual. This book offers a brief history of Islam, one of the three monotheistic faiths of the world (Judaism, Christianity and Islam), wandering across time via numerous imams and Islamic leaders, telling their good points and bad points, explaining how each thought, what they believed, what they did that was good and what they did that was harmful or ill-thought or immoral. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. A former Roman Catholic nun and winner of a Muslim Public Affairs Council Media Award, Karen Armstrong shows how Muhammad's life can teach us a great deal about our world. It’s concise (under 200 pages), sympathetic, and … Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Before any Westerner gets all excited and jumps on the bandwagon of Islam-bashing, read several histories. Author (s): Karen Armstrong, Ira Puspito Rini (Translator), Supriyanto Abdullah (editor) ISBN: 9793016132 (ISBN13: 9789793016139) For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions. It haunts the popular imagination as an extreme faith that promotes terrorism, authoritarian government, female oppression, and civil war. It is nice to get a pre-9/11 fair explanation of Islam. In a vital revision of this narrow view of Islam and a distillation of years of thinking and writing about the subject, Karen Armstrong’s short history demonstrates that the world’s fastest-growing faith is a much more complex phenomenon than its modern fundamentalist strain might suggest. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, No Import Fees Deposit & $8.14 Shipping to Germany. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. ISLAM shows how this progressive legacy is today often set aside as the faith struggles to come to terms with the economic and political weakness of most of its believers and with the forces of modernity itself. A very bias book, that is 70% opinion and 30% factual. Islam: A Short History begins with the flight of Muhammad and his family from Medina in the seventh century and the subsequent founding of the first mosques. This book (part of a new series of small-format hardcover originals from Modern Library) is a distillation of years of writing and thinking about Islam. Karen Armstrong talked about her book Islam: A Short History, published by Modern Library. Read as many books as you like (Personal use) and Join Over 150.000 Happy Readers. In a vital revision of this narrow view of Islam and a distillation of years of thinking and writing about the subject, Karen Armstrong’s short history demonstrates that the world’s fastest-growing faith is a much more complex phenomenon than its modern fundamentalist strain might suggest. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand this world religion and its adherents - particularly in view of the anti-Muslim sentiments that seem to stir in some quarters. In her newest book, best-selling author Armstrong (Muhammad: A Biography of the Prophet; Jerusalem: One City, Three Faiths) does an admirable job of presenting Islamic history from an objective, unbiased point of view. I found it interesting how so many factions started out with good ideals, but ended up becoming harmful or elitist or untrue to the founder's ideals. Although well researched and explained carefully, there were times when one conflict merged into another. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 7, 2019. She began with Muhammed and ends with the turn of the millennium (16 years ago and pre-9/11). Read as many books as you like (Personal use) and Join Over 150.000 Happy Readers. I found it was rather hard going in places. On a Free Trial. No religion in the modern world is as feared and misunderstood as Islam. The distillation of years of thinking and writing about Islam, it demonstrates that the world's fastest-growing faith is a much richer and more complex phenomenon than its … Unable to add item to List. Karen Armstrong's book is nothing short of excellent. Something went wrong. We cannot guarantee that every book is in the library. However, it does place current events in a much more understandable context, which was my primary reason for reading it. The distillation of years of thinking and writing about Islam, it demonstrates that the world's fastest-growing faith is a much richer and more complex phenomenon than its modern fundamentalist strain might suggest. la Christianity). In the public mind, Islam is a religion of extremes: it is the world's fastest growing faith; more than three quarters of the world's refugees are Islamic; it has produced government by authoritarian monarchies in Saudi Arabia and ultra republicans in Iran. New York: Modern Library Publishers, 2002. Islam: A Short History (Modern Library Chronicles), Preloaded Digital Audio Player, Unabridged, Modern Library; Revised, Updated, Subsequent edition (August 6, 2002). Her 1993 ”History of God” was a best-seller; now, Islam: A Short History could become another. Armstrong says that when they look at Western society, "they see no light, no heart, no spirituality." Term Paper on Islam: A Short History by Assignment The book is well written, and clearly very heavily researched . Excellent informative book. Their chief duty was to create a just community in which all members, even the most weak and vulnerable, were treated with absolute respect. It haunts the popular Western imagination as an extreme faith that promotes authoritarian government, female oppression, civil war, and terrorism. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. It’s concise (under 200 pages), sympathetic, and clear. Does this book contain inappropriate content? Here are a few things I picked up (just a few). A listing of key figures in Islam is included. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 18, 2009. Read the Review. Karen Armstrong's book is nothing short of excellent. Islam A Short History By KAREN ARMSTRONG Modern Library. Quick and concise non-partisan guide - excellent, Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2018. Read a 15 min summary of Islam: A Short History by Karen Armstrong, available in Book and Audiobook format. The external history of a religious tradition often seems divorced from the raison detre of faith. Islam A Short History Karen Armstrong. The spiritual quest is an interior journey; it is a psychic rather than a political drama. Read a 15 min summary of Islam: A Short History by Karen Armstrong, available in Book and Audiobook format. his time and upon past history as a Christian would contem­ plate an icon, using the creative imagination to discover the hidden divine kernel. It will be easier to understand the fundamental tenets of the religion and the people who follow it. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Her lack of references, citations and proofs of, Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2019. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. This book gave me informaiton about the Islamic religion that was helpful and interesting. I think that anybody who does not have a good understanding of the Islamic religion should read this book. She is the author of several bestselling books, including. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. I found it was rather hard going in places. Islam: A Short History (Sepintas Sejarah Islam) Published June 2002 by Ikon Teralitera. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Armstrong achieves a remarkable feat with her presentation of over 1400 years of Islamic history into a succinct and very readable mere 160 pages. Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2017. You May Also Like Muhammad: A Prophet for Our Time Getting to Know & Love the Holy Quran: A Children’s Book Introducing the Holy Quran (Islam for Kids … Certainly outlines the complex history of the rise of Islam, from Mohamed to the present. No religion in the modern world is as feared and misunderstood as Islam. The book traces the origins and growth of the… read more. Unlike Europe, which modernized gradually over centuries, the Islamic world had modernity thrust upon it in an exploitative manner. Please try again. A truer look at one of the world's major religions than one tends to hear from the media. In a vital revision of this narrow view of Islam and a distillation of years of thinking and writing about the subject, Karen Armstrong?s short history demonstrates that the world?s fastest-growing faith is a much more complex phenomenon than its modern fundamentalist strain might suggest. Excellent informative book. I want to add one final thing, something that seems to imbed much of this book. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. Within the Muslim world, history and politics are inseparable vehicles of religious expression and cultural identity. It haunts the popular imagination as an extreme faith that promotes terrorism, authoritarian government, female oppression, and civil war. As soon as I choose to ignore this, then I must apply the same standard to Christianity, and remember that Christians invaded Jerusalem and killed 30,000 Muslims and Jews, because someone felt that it would be a good thing to do (the list of Christian injustices is very, very long). Islam has experienced divisions and disagreements for the entirety of its existence, often resulting in battles and assassinations. In most cases, items shipped from Amazon.com may be returned for a full refund. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. We're not as different as we may seem. It recounts the origins of the split between Shii and Sunni Muslims, and the emergence of Sufi mysticism; the spread of Islam throughout North Africa, the Levant, and Asia; the shattering effect on the Muslim world of the Crusades; the flowering of … Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 13, 2016. Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? Certainly outlines the complex history of the rise of Islam, from Mohamed to the present. Ms. Armstrong gave a brief overview of the history of Islam. Islam: A Short History is a 2000 book by the British writer Karen Armstrong, a former Roman Catholic nun and author of popular books about the history of religion. Amazing what we can learn about each other's cultures and beliefs when we take a second. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 7, 2019. Hi-light areas you find interesting. Read it for yourself. Highly recommend. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. A Short History of Islam Book Description : An introduction to the development of Islam from its birth among the nomadic peoples of seventh-century Arabia to its present status as one of the world's great religions. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Download Islam A Short History Book For Free in PDF, EPUB. Hi-light areas you find interesting. It is nice to get a pre-9/11 fair explanation of Islam. Armstrong writes about the revelations Muhammad received, and explains that the Qur'an earned its name (which means recitation) because most of Muhammad's followers were illiterate and learned his teachings not from reading them but hearing them proclaimed aloud. Islam: A Short History begins with the flight of Muhammad and his family from Medina in the seventh century and the subsequent founding of the first mosques. From the best-selling author of Islam: A Short History comes an important addition to the Eminent Lives book series. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 1, 2021. Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2017. Islam: A Short History. In Islam, Muslims have looked for God in history. It's a gory and varied history, and sometimes there's a sense of attempt at justification for some of it. As soon as I choose to ignore this, then I must apply the same standard to Christianity, and remember that Christians invaded Jerusalem and killed 30,000 Muslims and Jews, because someone felt that it would be a good thing to do (the list of Christian injustices is very, very long). Karen Armstrong's book is nothing short of excellent. Karen Armstrong's book is nothing short of excellent. In the public mind, Islam is a religion of extremes: it is the world's fastest growing faith; more than three-quarters of the world's refugees are Islamic; it has produced government by authoritarian monarchies in Saudi Arabia and ultra-republicans in Iran. Karen Armstrong's elegant and concise book traces how Islam grew from the other religions of the book, Judaism and Christianity; introduces us to the character of Muhammed; and demonstrates that for much of its history, the religion has been a force for enlightenment that promoted liberties for women and allowed the arts and sciences to flourish. No religion in the modern world is as feared and misunderstood as Islam. Good book. Related Topics: History, Islam | Daniel Pipes | Fall 2001 MEQ receive the latest by email: subscribe to the free mef mailing list This text may be reposted or forwarded so long as it is presented as an integral whole with complete and accurate information provided … I want to add one final thing, something that seems to imbed much of this book. We have so much in common yet we look to create divisions. It haunts the popular imagination as an extreme faith that promotes terrorism, authoritarian government, female oppression, and civil war. Download Islam A Short History Book For Free in PDF, EPUB. Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2016. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Karen Armstrong provides a very readable and informative history of the Islamic world in this short book. No religion in the modern world is as feared and misunderstood as Islam. Armstrong is at her most passionate when discussing Islam in the modern world. Available on the web, iPad, iPhone and Android. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. [9780812966183] Karen Armstrong is one of the world’s foremost scholars on religious affairs. I had an epiphany recently than many of my close family friends who I admire as well as my heroes such as Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali are Muslim. In addition to this, many of the scientific insights we have in the western world stem from the innovation of Muslims. There are other books out there now that will be clouded by the airplane hijackers and the beheadings and bombers and shooters of the modern era, but this one isn't clouded by their hijacking of Islam. Quick and concise non-partisan guide - excellent, Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2018. Ms. Armstrong shows herself to be a brilliant historian. There are other books out there now that will be clouded by the airplane hijackers and the beheadings and bombers and shooters of the modern era, but this one isn't clouded by their hijacking of Islam. There was a problem loading your book clubs. In a vital revision of this narrow view of Islam and a distillation of years of thinking and writing about the subject, Karen Armstrong s short history demonstrates that the world … If you blame all of the Islamic world for the actions of a relative few, then consider how they must look at the entirety of the Jewish or Christian world. The different strands of Islamic development in intellectual, spiritual and political dimensions are systematically chronicled to present the picture of a faith with a long, vibrant and chequered past. (Aug.). No religion in the modern world is as feared and misunderstood as Islam. Here are a few things I picked up (just a few). Please try again. $19.95 Reviewed by Daniel Pipes Middle East Quarterly September 2001 An account of the external history of the Muslim people cannot, therefore, be of mere secondary interest, since one of the chief characteristics of Islam has been its sacralization of history. Then, you just might be glad that you didn't say anything stupid. Please try your request again later. Malise Ruthven's Very Short Introduction, offers essential insights into the big issues, provides fresh perspectives on contemporary questions, and guides us through the complex debates. Armstrong also rehearses some basics about Islamic fundamentalism in a section that will be familiar to anyone who has read her recent study, The Battle for God. Related Topics: History, Islam | Daniel Pipes | Fall 2001 MEQ receive the latest by email: subscribe to the free mef mailing list This text may be reposted or forwarded so long as it is presented as an integral whole with complete and accurate information provided … Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. It will be easier to understand the fundamental tenets of the religion and the people who follow it. Short but detailed, this excellent synopsis of the topic is recommended for all libraries. In her hallmark stylish and accessible prose, the author of A History of God takes readers from the sixth-century days of the Prophet Muhammad to the present. This book is not worth the time.....read Nabeel Qureshi's discussion of what islam is really like, Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2018, This an attempt to whitewash and cover up the falsity that islam is a religion of peace. I must be careful NOT to equate Islam with the current violent expressions that a few of its members engage in, but look at the totality of its existence and how it has been able to help people live in a tough world with unfair things that happen each day. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Armstrong achieves a remarkable feat with her presentation of over 1400 years of Islamic history into a succinct and very readable mere 160 pages. In the public mind, Islam is a religion of extremes: it is the world's fastest growing faith; more than three quarters of the world's refugees are Islamic; it has produced government by authoritarian monarchies in Saudi Arabia and ultra republicans in Iran. Please try again. We cannot guarantee that every book is in the library. A History of God: The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, Destiny Disrupted: A History of the World Through Islamic Eyes, Integral Spirituality: A Startling New Role for Religion in the Modern and Postmodern World, No god but God (Updated Edition): The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam. Islam: A Short History – Part I. February 4, 2016 May 20, ... She is an outsider, thus aware of the human faults in Islam’s long history, but has an expansive view of religious belief, so she is inclined to see the beauty in the multifaceted faith of Muslims through the ages. An excellent pre-9/11 and pre-terrorism historiography of Islam, Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2016. Please try again. She began with Muhammed and ends with the turn of the millennium (16 years ago and pre-9/11). See All Customer Reviews Subscribe now for coupons, newsletters, and more! 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