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To celebrate the 270th anniversary of the De Gruyter publishing house, the company is providing permanent open access to 270 selected treasures from the De Gruyter Book Archive. Titles will be made available to anyone, anywhere at any time that might be interested. The DGBA project seeks to digitize the entire backlist of titles published since 1749 to ensure that future generations have digital access to the high-quality primary sources that De Gruyter has published over the centuries.

Islam. --- Mohammedanism --- Muhammadanism --- Muslimism --- Mussulmanism --- Religions --- Muslims

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Explores how a new generation are redefining what it means to be a Muslim in Britain todayA new generation of Muslims – activists, academics, religious scholars and professionals – are drawing on contemporary reformist thinking emerging from outside their parents' or grandparents' tradition and are using this to inform their activism. This positive new thinking is traced as it impacts and shapes the burgeoning field of Muslim women’s activism, the formation of religious leaders, what is to count as ‘Muslim politics’, the dynamics of de-radicalisation and what has been dubbed the ‘New Muslim Cool’ in music, fashion and culture.A collaboration between two academics, one Muslim and one not, the book gives a distinctive take on understanding Islam and Muslims in Britain today.Key FeaturesExplores creative new trends in British Islamic thought, art and activismHighlights the contributions of Muslim women in affecting positive social changeMaps changing patterns of intra-Muslim identity politics and community formation across the UKIncludes a short annotated bibliography and relevant websites

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Islam --- Islam. --- Theology --- Theology. --- Mohammedanism --- Muhammadanism --- Muslimism --- Mussulmanism --- Religions --- Muslims

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GBS_insertPreviewButtonPopup('ISBN:9780748616206);Reviews of the first edition:'Students of Islam… will find it an invaluable and convenient source of information.'Journal of Semitic Studies'A major reference tool for student and teacher for many years to come.'Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society'This impressive book… is certain to be kept at the desk where lectures are written.'Journal of the American Oriental Society'Endress presents an accurate picture of the interplay of religious inspiration and historical circumstances which shaped Islamic history from its inception… It reflects a distinct sensitivity to the nuances of the subject culture, combined with a clear command of the scholarly sources… It is therefore most appropriate for graduate students beginning a Middle East or Islamic specialization, for professional scholars with other specializations seeking a synoptic treatment of Islamic history, or for teachers in need of an outline for an Islamic survey course.'MESA BulletinThis highly acclaimed survey provides a thoughtful and concise account of all aspects of Islam in history. Following an appraisal of the study of Islam, Gerhard Endress guides the reader through key elements:Religion (including the Revelation of the prophet Muhammad and the development of doctrine in its historical setting)Law and the state in medieval IslamSocial and economic aspects of medieval IslamThe historical development of each of the main regions of the Islamic world (the Arabian peninsula; Syria and Palestine; Iraq; Spain; North Africa; Egypt; Iran; Anatolia)The principal trends and major periods of Islamic historyThe development of Arabic, Persian and Turkish languagesNames and TitlesThe Muslim calendarA chronology of political and cultural events from the rise of Islam to the twentieth centuryWritten in clear and accessible language, this is the essential introduction to Islamic history and culture. The new edition has been corrected and revised, and includes a fully updated bibliography."

Islam. --- Mohammedanism --- Muhammadanism --- Muslimism --- Mussulmanism --- Religions --- Muslims --- Islamic countries --- History.

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This book demonstrates how far Islam in Russia has been extensively influenced by the Soviet and Russian multi-ethnic context.

Islam --- Mohammedanism --- Muhammadanism --- Muslimism --- Mussulmanism --- Religions --- Muslims --- History