The purpose of this book is to provide the Western reader with a positive understanding of Islam, of its origins, its history and its beliefs; but it is hoped that there may also be something of value in it for the Muslim reader. It is based on the belief that Muhammad was a prophet chosen by God for a particular task...more details Format:Paperback Pages:160
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William Montgomery Watt
ISBN:9780748607495
This is the standard general account in English of Islamic philosophy and theology. It takes the reader from the religio-political sects of the Kharijites and the Shiites through to the assimilation of Greek thought in the medieval period...more details Format:Paperback
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William Montgomery Watt;W Montgomery Watt
ISBN:9781567447170
General Description: This book arises out of a concern felt by many intellectuals in the present world predicament. If we accept that the course of history is to a large extent determined by economic and material factors...more details Format:Paperback Pages:222
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William Montgomery WATT
ISBN:9781851681525
This text gives a formative account of the development of Islamic thought from the death of Muhammad in 632, to 950. It demonstrates how various religions and political movements within Islam contributed to what has become standard form...more details Format:Paperback Pages:442