A short history may 15, 2015 by waqar akbar cheema. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. Their sacred scripture, the koran, gave them a historical mission. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. A short history by karen armstrong, available in book and audiobook format. No religion in the modern world is as feared and misunderstood as islam. In a vital revision of this narrow view of islam and a distillation of years of thinking and writing about the subject, karen armstrongs short history demonstrates that the worlds fastestgrowing faith is a much more complex phenomenon than its modern fundamentalist strain might suggest. Observations on chapter 1 of karen armstrongs book islam. Their chief duty was to create a just community in which all members, even the.
This book argues not that history matters, but that islamic history does. Do you want to read books on islamic history and you are confused. Karen armstrong, author, scholar, and journalist, is among the worlds foremost commentators on religious history and culture. In short, he demonstrated the viability of the muslim state. Muslim history a list of books on the history of muslims and 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. Islam by karen armstrong and richard davidson audiobook. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer.
Material in this program was adapted from four books by. Karen armstrongs short history demonstrates that the worlds fastestgrowing faith is. It explains a short history of muhammad and ends in 2014 with the rise of isis. The following is a reproduction of some observations i made while. Traces the history of islam, from the flight of prophet muhammadpeace 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. Life of muhammad and beginnings of islam part 1 world history. As a keen explorer of religious history, karen armstrong has tried to untangle the tumultuous history of islam and get the patchwork done using a single linear thread in her book islam. A short history audiobook, by karen armstrong extended sample. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. A short history and millions of other books are available for instant access.
Beginning with the prophet muhammads flight from medina and concluding with an examination of modern islamic practices and concerns, armstrong delivers an unbiased overview. A short history by karen armstrong summary read online. A former roman catholic nun and winner of a muslim public affairs council media award. Listen to islam a short history by karen armstrong available from rakuten kobo.
Traces the history of islam, from the flight of prophet muhammadpeace be on him and the founding of the first mosques to the development of. This lecture series is essential for anyone hoping to learn more about the islamic world and its people, and to understand the world in which we live. Islam audiobook by karen armstrong 9781440799310 rakuten. The life of prophet muhammad audiobook read by cat stevens. It is the supreme authority in islam and the living source of all islamic teaching. This very short introduction introduces the story of islamic history. An account of the external history of the muslim people cannot. Karen armstrongs book is nothing short of excellent. Plus, youll get an additional audiobook per month after trial. A brief history of islam all parts the religion of islam. A short history comes an important addition to the eminent lives book series.
A history of the world through islamic eyes by tamim ansary, a history of islamic societies by ira m. She contends that no religion is more feared and misunderstood. Islam a short history by karen armstrong part 01 youtube. If you are looking for a short introduction to islam written from a relatively neutral perspective i would defiantly recommend this book. It haunts the popular western imagination as an extreme faith that promotes authoritarian government, female. This book argues not that history matters, but that islamic history. Her books include the bestselling a history of god and the battle for. Beginning with the prophet muhammads flight from medina and concluding with an examination of modern islamic practices and concerns, armstrong. This very short introduction introduces the story of islamic. A valuable corrective to the hostile caricatures of islam that circulate in the englishspeaking world. The fact that this is a short history in no way suggests it is historically incorrect or incomplete. The life of prophet muhammad audiobook read by cat. A short history modern library chronicles audible audiobook unabridged. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet.
Considering all of the trash about islam published after 911 this book tells a simple and. Richard m davidson starting at the humble beginnings of the faith, when muhammad and his family fled medina in the seventh century. In a vital revision of this narrow view of islam and a distillation of years of thinking and writing about the subject, karen armstrongs short history demonstrates that the worlds fastestgrowing faith is a much. A short history audiobook written by karen armstrong. 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. A short history in my opinion, i would of gave it five stars. A short history modern library chronicles audible audio edition. Bestselling author and renowned religious scholar karen armstrong presents a concise and articulate history of islam, the worlds fastestgrowing faith. Here is a list of famous books on islamic history and a little intro of the book to help you.
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