Islam
About This Book
Published in 2000, Islam: A Short History traces the extraordinary transformation of Islam from a minor seventh-century Arabian religious movement into a worldwide faith practiced by nearly two billion people. Armstrong examines what distinguishes Islam from other major religions: its commitment to establishing justice in the present rather than deferring it to an afterlife. Through this lens, she explores fifteen centuries of Islamic civilization and its enduring quest to build an equitable society.
Who Should Read This?
- People of all faiths and those without religious affiliation
- Students of history and political science
- Readers wanting to understand Islam beyond media representations
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