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168 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. Summary: "How to Understand Islam" looks at Muslim religious experience as it rises out of practices required by the law or followed out of devotion. The book examines Muslim belief, religious observance, ethics, and mystical literature. It also outlines the history of Islam from its first appearance. Contents: The Emergence of Islam -- The Expansion of Islam -- The Penetration of Islam into South Africa south of the Sahara -- The Dogma of Islam -- The Law of Islam (The Five Pillars) -- The Law of Islam and social life -- Piety, Muslim mysticism and the brotherhoods -- Christianity as Islam sees it -- Islam in the modern world -- Muslim-Christian relations -- The Problem of Muhammad -- Muslim apologetic -- Conclusion. Jacques Jomier ; [translated by John Bowden from the french]. Translation of: Pour connaître l'Islam. Includes bibliographical references (p. 163-166). Islam BP 161.2 .J713 1989 0824509811 : 89007854 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0834/89007854-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0834/89007854-d.html DLC 890412 20151125123346.0 1507553