{"product_id":"the-handy-islam-answer-book-paperback","title":"The Handy Islam Answer Book - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Renard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA western Islamic scholar demystifies and explains one of the world's great religious traditions!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn an age of continued Middle East volatility, religious extremists, and terrorist threats, the mere mention of Islam and Muslims too often provokes misunderstanding and even rancor. Often overlooked are the important links between the Qur'an and the Bible. Also ignored are the significant historical overlap between Islamic interpretation of history with those of Christianity and Judaism. Islam is too often confusing and even opaque to those unfamiliar with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTruly a must-have reference for our changing and trying times, \u003ci\u003eThe Handy Islam Answer Book\u003c\/i\u003e, is clearly and eloquently written by John Renard, Ph.D., a scholar of Islam with more than 40 years of research and teaching experience. This user-friendly guide answers nearly 800 questions and offers fun facts that cover Islamic history, religious practices, and Muslim cultural perspectives, including ...\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhen did Islam begin?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy is Mecca a holy city for Muslims?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Muslims worship Muhammad?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat was the fate of Medieval Christian pilgrims to the Holy Land?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat do Muslims mean by the term \"Allah\"?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat does the crescent moon and star symbol mean to Muslims?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat is the Muslim \"call to prayer\"? Is it similar to \"church bells\"?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Muslims believe that God \"tests\" people?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eDoes Muhammad play a role in Islamic spirituality in a manner similar to Jesus' role in Christianity?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eIs jihad a legal concept for Muslims?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eIs it true that Muhammad both preached and engaged in military campaigns?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Muslims, Christians, and Jews worship the \"same God\"?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy do Jews, Christians, and Muslims all claim parts of Israel\/Palestine as \"Holy Land\"?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy do some people, such as the Taliban, not want girls to get an education?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eDoes Islam require wearing face veils?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eIs there any similarity between Muslim and Christian art?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuslims are diverse, and they have a vast spectrum of views about Islam, and \u003ci\u003eThe Handy Islam Answer Book\u003c\/i\u003e is a resource for reliable information about Islam and Muslims. This helpful book also provides a historic timeline, a glossary of commonly used terms, a genealogy from Adam to Muhammad and beyond, a calendar of major observances, an extensive index, and a bibliography help further exploration of one of the world's great religions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Renard, Ph.D.\u003c\/b\u003e received his doctorate in Islamic studies from Harvard University's Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations in 1973. He teaches courses in Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism, religion and the arts, and comparative theology in the Department of Theological Studies at Saint Louis University. He has written extensively on Islam. His most recent books include \u003ci\u003eFriends of God: Islamic Images of Piety, Commitment, and Servanthood\u003c\/i\u003e (2008), \u003ci\u003eTales of God's Friends: Islamic Hagiography in Translation\u003c\/i\u003e (2009), and \u003ci\u003eIslam and Christianity: Theological Themes in Comparative Perspective\u003c\/i\u003e (2011), all for University of California Press. He also authored Visible Ink Press's popular comparative religion primer, \u003ci\u003eThe Handy Religion Answer Book\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 448\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.1 x 7.1 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 January 13, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51760497262880,"sku":"9781578595105","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b00b64596c41f010016d79da86f2f505.webp?v=1780181538","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-handy-islam-answer-book-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}