Summary
Sachiko Murata, William C. Chittick: A Vision of Islam
This is a very balanced and clearly written introduction to Islam that covers four key dimensions: practice ("Islam"), faith ("Iman"), spirituality ("Ihsan"), and Islam's place in history. The authors (experts in Islamic thought and Sufism) strive to present Islam "as Muslims see it", relying on the Qur'an, hadiths and traditional scholars. The book is great for those who want to understand the basics of Islam and for readers who want a deeper reflection, beyond ideologies and simplifications.
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