TY  - BOOK
AU  - Lippman,Thomas W.
TI  - Understanding Islam: an introduction to the Muslim world 
SN  - 0452011604
AV  - BP 161.2 .L56 2002
U1  - 297 20
PY  - 2002///
CY  - New York
PB  - PLUME
KW  - Islam
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (p. 190-192) and index; Contents; Basic beliefs and practices --
The prophet Muhammad --
The Koran --
Law and government in Islam --
The advance of Islam --
Schism and mysticism --
The Islamic community today
N2  - Summary;  	
"The author explains fundamental Islamic beliefs and practices. The life and work of Mohammed is examined in depth."
ER  -