A new introduction to Islam

This book covers the origins, key features, and legacy of the Islamic tradition and discussions of the impact of historical ideas, literature, and movements on contemporary trends. This book Includes updated and rewritten chapters on the Qur?an and hadith literature that covers important new academic research, compares the practice of islam in different islamic countries, as well as acknowledging the differences within islam as practiced in europe, features study questions for each chapter and more illustrative material, charts, and excerpts from primary source