Waubonsee Community College

Islamic societies in practice, Carolyn Fluehr-Lobban

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-246) and index

illustrationsmaps

index present

non fiction

Islamic societies in practice

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Carolyn Fluehr-Lobban

"Originally written in the wake of the Gulf War, Islamic Societies in Practice introduced the West to Arab-Islamic cultures and societies. It ventured behind the headlines to offer a positive, constructive view of Islam and Muslims, showing how Islam is lived and practiced in daily life." "Now revised and expanded in the wake of the September 11 attacks and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, this new edition embraces the breadth of global Islam with significant new material on Islam in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the United States, as well as the Middle East. Discussion focuses on family, gender, race, law democracy, and human rights in these Muslim communities. New maps and illustrations detail the diversity and representation of Islam and Muslims worldwide. Ultimately, in stark contrast to typical Western media images, Fluehr-Lobban seeks to clarify the complexity, humanity, and vastness of the Muslim world."--Jacket

Islam and Muslim societies in practice -- Islam and the Five Pillars as observed by Muslims -- Arab-Islamic values and social practice -- Women and men in Muslim societies : family and community relations -- National, religious, and ethnic identity : relations with the West -- Islamic law : the foundation of Muslim practice and a measure of social and political change -- Liberalism, moderation, or extremism : the future of the state in Muslim societies