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4.25 AVERAGE
what i liked most about this book was the accessible way in which it was written. i think it concisely conveyed 1400ish years of islamic history spanning the whole globe in a manner that was easy to follow for people who are just starting to learn about many of these topics. i had gone into this book expecting more discussion of the beliefs of the islamic faith, but this book leaned more towards the history of various muslim states and empires. the original print book is evidently structured somewhat like a textbook with illustrations and captions. they aren’t conveyed as well through the audiobook format, which leads sometimes to information and phrases being repeated. however, i came to view this during my listen as just reinforcing information. overall, i think this book is a great intro guide to islamic civilization, and a great primer for heading into slightly heavier books such as tamim ansary’s destiny disrupted.
informative
medium-paced
A solid, quick overview of Islam.
A good, through and simple non fiction book explaining various religious, sociological, cultural and political sides and history of Islam.
Compares of contrast different schools of thought well, however, it is clearly biased to Sunni views and it is clear that is the “default” Islam referred to throughout the book (however, this is not necessarily a bad thing as an estimated 80-85% of Muslims globally identify as Sunni, therefore, other schools of thought are practiced relatively less)
Other than that, it provides different arguements, and other schools of thought well and rather unbiased. It is up to date and recent, and covers orthodox views, liberal views and modern views well.
Knocking off a point as it is simple in nature and in some parts i would have liked more depth, and would’ve liked the conversation to stay more religiously Islamic rather than more historical and political chapters, however, for what it is, it is a very good, clearly written and very well laid out simple non fiction book.
Compares of contrast different schools of thought well, however, it is clearly biased to Sunni views and it is clear that is the “default” Islam referred to throughout the book (however, this is not necessarily a bad thing as an estimated 80-85% of Muslims globally identify as Sunni, therefore, other schools of thought are practiced relatively less)
Other than that, it provides different arguements, and other schools of thought well and rather unbiased. It is up to date and recent, and covers orthodox views, liberal views and modern views well.
Knocking off a point as it is simple in nature and in some parts i would have liked more depth, and would’ve liked the conversation to stay more religiously Islamic rather than more historical and political chapters, however, for what it is, it is a very good, clearly written and very well laid out simple non fiction book.
informative
fast-paced
This was a really informative and a good book about Islam.
I would recommend it for everyone who wants to know more about Islam
I would recommend it for everyone who wants to know more about Islam
informative
reflective
medium-paced
informative
A comprehensive, objective and important overview of Islam's history, ideology and impact on the world today. As someone who is interested in different cultures, this book is a perfect start if you want to learn about the world's second largest religion.
I went in with no expectations and was impressed with the complexity of Islam's role in history. It covers everything from Muhammad to how Muslims live today. It changed my mind in many issues regarding Islam, as it also adds a lot of context to geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East. Overall another great entry in DK's magnificent series.
I went in with no expectations and was impressed with the complexity of Islam's role in history. It covers everything from Muhammad to how Muslims live today. It changed my mind in many issues regarding Islam, as it also adds a lot of context to geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East. Overall another great entry in DK's magnificent series.
Informative, easy to digest with sections that’s broken down so it’s not a dull read. Definitely wanna read the other topics now
"You can't talk about Muslims or Islam if you don't know it" - Ghostface Killah (American rapper)
The Islam Book is an authentic and comprehensive overview of Islam, its history, its contributions to science, literature, art, and architecture over the centuries. There are 6 main topics provided in this book, which is Muhammad, The Quran, An Islamic Identity, The Golden Age Of Islam, Reform and Revival, and Islam Today. This book describes the foundational ideas not just of Islam, the religion, but also many of the great Islamic civilisations, cultures, and political and social movements that the religion inspired, and continues to inspire.
I love the overall layouts of the contents. They included quotes from known Muslims figures from all over the world including my own country, Malaysia, quotes from the Quran, facts and history behind each topic, and also there's pictures, mind maps and illustrations related to it (slide left.
As the editor and 11 contributors put it, this book is for you whether you are a Muslim, a student, or simply curious.
Personally, I would very much suggest anyone to get this unbiased and ideal introduction to Islam book to get to know the religion more and its believers to better understand the teachings and embrace each other's differences so that we all could live with more respect and harmony. There's just too much hate and misunderstandings for years, and it has to stop.
The Islam Book is an authentic and comprehensive overview of Islam, its history, its contributions to science, literature, art, and architecture over the centuries. There are 6 main topics provided in this book, which is Muhammad, The Quran, An Islamic Identity, The Golden Age Of Islam, Reform and Revival, and Islam Today. This book describes the foundational ideas not just of Islam, the religion, but also many of the great Islamic civilisations, cultures, and political and social movements that the religion inspired, and continues to inspire.
I love the overall layouts of the contents. They included quotes from known Muslims figures from all over the world including my own country, Malaysia, quotes from the Quran, facts and history behind each topic, and also there's pictures, mind maps and illustrations related to it (slide left.
As the editor and 11 contributors put it, this book is for you whether you are a Muslim, a student, or simply curious.
Personally, I would very much suggest anyone to get this unbiased and ideal introduction to Islam book to get to know the religion more and its believers to better understand the teachings and embrace each other's differences so that we all could live with more respect and harmony. There's just too much hate and misunderstandings for years, and it has to stop.