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An Introduction to Islam, Fourth Edition, provides students with a thorough, unified and topical introduction to the global religious community of Islam. In addition, the author's extensive field work, experience, and scholarship combined with his engaging writing style and passion for the subject also sets his text apart. An Introduction to Islam places Islam within a cultural, political, social, and religious context, and examines its connections with Judeo-Christian morals. Its integration of the doctrinal and devotional elements of Islam enables readers to see how Muslims think and live, engendering understanding and breaking down stereotypes. This text also reviews pre-Islamic history, so readers can see how Islam developed historically.

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"An Introduction to Islam," Fourth Edition, provides students with a thorough, unified and topical introduction to the global religious community of Islam. "In addition, the author's extensive field work, experience, and scholarship combined with his engaging writing style and passion for the subject also sets his text apart. " "An Introduction to Islam," places Islam within a cultural, political, social, and religious context, and examines its connections with Judeo-Christian morals. Its integration of the doctrinal and devotional elements of Islam enables readers to see how Muslims think and live - engendering understanding and breaking down stereotypes. "This text also reviews pre-Islamic history so readers can see how Islam developed historically."

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Frederick Denny is Professor Emeritus at University of Chicago, USA.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pearson Prentice Hall; 4th edition (January 1, 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 013814477X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0138144777
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.76 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.98 x 9 inches

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Eric Tuten

Helpful and insightful introduction

Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2023

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I'm a university professor with 25+ years of teaching experience, and for all those years I've used Denny's book as a reference for solid, introductory, information on the varieties of Islam. I recommend it highly!

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LightMaster

Read this if you want to know the real story.

Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2017

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Good general study of Islam. So much better (and more accurate) than the nightly news.

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Hannah

Very good overview for the interested reader

Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2013

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Like many, I made this purchase for a religious college course. I found through reading it that it offered some pretty good standpoints, and was essentially unbiased--something ideal for the Islam novice. The print is not dreadfully small, and the whole book is half an inch thick, so it is to be expected that all of the nooks and crannies of Islam are not totally covered. However, it offers a great overview. I came away with a better understanding of the religion and cultural practices than most Islam professors could offer me.

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I tend to return to this book

Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2023

There are many newer introductory books on Islam but this one is more than reliable. Provides excellent notes which in themselves teach students about attribution. I also like Schimmel.

Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2013

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This book is informative but it is boring. It is doesn't draw me in with a catching introduction so it is not fun to read. This was required text for my religious studies class- Islam.

Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2015

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An Unbiased Explanation from a Western Orientalist

Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2013

I am a Muslim student studying traditional (Sunni) Islam from the original Arabic sources, and I've studied many classical and orientalist writings on my faith. I've always been skeptical of orientalist writing because of the amount of anti-Islamic bias and propaganda, especially in the Robert Spencer books. I've opened up this book because of all the praise an critical acclaim, and because my local university is using this book as a textbook on Intro to Islam. I braced my self for bias and anti-Islamic propaganda. It never came.

This book portrays Islam from a western view in the most objective way possible, without any bias or agenda. Denny has masterfully broken down the subject of Islam and presented it in the most comprehensive way possible, making it easy for someone with no prior knowledge to understand the vast Islamic tradition.

One of the many praises I have for this book is it's unique structure. One of the reviewers had a question about this. Denny begin with the origins of Islam, followed by the story of Muhammad, then moves on to the religious system, covering the beliefs and rituals. Usually, most traditional Islamic introductions start off with the beliefs and rituals, then move on to the origins of Islam. I think Denny's method is a lot more friendly to the newcomer. Also, the language and the way it is presented is very comprehensive, and by far surpasses all the other orientalist writings.

Another unique thing is that this book covers pretty much all the different expressions of the Islamic tradition, which is actually very vast and diverse. Although focusing on the mainstream orthodox (Sunni) Islam, It has chapters or Shi'ism and Suf'ism as well. This is almost never found in classical Islamic texts, which usually only talk about orthodox (Sunni) Islam.

This book not only talks about the religious aspect of Islam, but also the family, social, political, economical, scientific, and artistic aspects as well. Islam is not juat a religion, but a complete way of life, and although most Muslims only emphasize the religious aspect, the rest are integral parts of the vast tradition as well.

Do I agree with everything in the book? Of course not. I'm from a Strict Orthodox (Sunni) background, and reject many of the other minor traditions such as Shi'ism and some aspects of Suf'ism. However, it is still helpful to know about those traditions. Denny not only included these in his work, but also presented them in a completely objective manner, with no bias or agenda. That deserves an applause.

Of course, no orientalist intro can replace a good intro written by a believer. For those who want to read an into to Islam by a Muslim, I would highly recommend Suzanne Haneef's work "What Everyone Should Know About Islam and the Muslima". It's short, but by far my favorite introduction to Islam. I would also recommend "A complete idiot's guide to understanding ISlam", by Yahya Emerick.

For anyone who wants to do further reading, I would recommend the following:

"Muhammad (Critical Lives)" -Yahya Emerick. It is a biography of the Prophet Muhammad, and the content is universally accepted by Muslims. It is the best of its kind in the English language. No agenda behind it, which is a plus.

"Lawful and Prohibited in Islam" -Yusuf al-Qaradawi. It's a book translated from Arabic by the world famous Shaykh Yusuf al-Qaradawi. It covers the things that are allowed for a Muslim and the things that are Prohibited. Great for anyone who wants further insight. It covers pretty much everything.

"Creed of Imam al-Tahawi" -Hamza Yusuf. This traditional Islamic Creed is over a millennium old, and has been translated and explained my the eminent American Shaykh Hamza Yusuf. It outlines the creed and position of orthodox (Sunni) Islam.

"Who Is Allah?" -Sakina Hirschfelder. This book covers the different names and attributes of Allah described in the Qur'an, giving a clear picture to the reader about the God of Islam.

"The Qur'an" -Oxford Translation, by M.A.S. Abdel-Haleem. What better way to study Islam than to study the words of God himself? This is arguably the best rendered translation of the meaning of the Holy Qur'an. This it is a good place to go to study Islam, but I recommend the student to study the other books first, to get a clearer concept an picture of Islam before delving into the Qur'an. That way, you will have a better understanding of the concepts and context.

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