{"product_id":"islamic-thought-an-introduction-paperback","title":"Islamic Thought: An Introduction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAbdullah Saeed\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIslamic Thought\u003c\/em\u003e is a fresh and contemporary introduction to the philosophies and doctrines of Islam. Abdullah Saeed, a distinguished Muslim scholar, traces the development of religious knowledge in Islam, from the pre-modern to the modern period. The book focuses on Muslim thought, as well as the development, production and transmission of religious knowledge, and the trends, schools and movements that have contributed to the production of this knowledge. Key topics in Islamic culture are explored, including the development of the Islamic intellectual tradition, the two foundation texts, the Qur'an and Hadith, legal thought, theological thought, mystical thought, Islamic Art, philosophical thought, political thought, and renewal, reform and rethinking today. Through this rich and varied discussion, Saeed presents a fascinating depiction of how Islam was lived in the past and how its adherents practise it in the present. \u003cem\u003eIslamic Thought\u003c\/em\u003e is essential reading for students beginning the study of Islam but will also interest anyone seeking to learn more about one of the world's great religions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbdullah Saeed\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Sultan of Oman Professor of Arab and Islamic Studies, and the Director of the Centre for the Study of Contemporary Islam at the University of Melbourne, Australia. He has written widely on Islam and contemporary Muslim issues and is the author and editor of a number of books, including \u003cem\u003eInterpreting the Qur'an\u003c\/em\u003e (2006), \u003cem\u003eApproaches to the Qur'an in Contemporary Indonesia\u003c\/em\u003e (editor, 2005), \u003cem\u003eFreedom of Religion, Apostasy and Islam\u003c\/em\u003e (co-author 2004), \u003cem\u003eIslam and Political Legitimacy\u003c\/em\u003e (co-editor 2004), \u003cem\u003eIslam in Australia\u003c\/em\u003e (2003) and \u003cem\u003eIslamic Banking and Interest\u003c\/em\u003e (1996).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 222\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.48 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 14, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42703665856575,"sku":"9780415364096","price":108.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/326a8d86bdefa01ceff2e90d077a4de7.webp?v=1765030224","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/islamic-thought-an-introduction-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}