Recognizing Islam

An Anthropologist's Introduction

Autor*innen

• Michael Gilsenan

Parameter

• 292 Seiten
• 11 Lesestunden

• Esoterik & Religion
• Islam
• Religion
• Sachliteratur

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Exploring the intricate relationship between Islam and daily life, the author draws on fieldwork from Egypt, South Arabia, and Lebanon to reveal how the religion permeates everyday practices beyond mere laws and beliefs. The book challenges prevalent Western stereotypes, advocating for a more nuanced understanding of Islam and its followers. Through firsthand observations, it highlights the complexity and subtlety of Islamic practices, urging readers to reconsider their assumptions about the faith and its impact on societal norms.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2013
• Einband: Hardcover