Sup, /his/. Can anyone recommend me some good books to introduce

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2016-07-31 19:18:06 Post No. 1488667
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Anonymous 2016-07-31 19:18:06 Post No. 1488667 [Report]

Sup, /his/.
Can anyone recommend me some good books to introduce me to Islam?
I've been interested in the subject for a while, and what with the rising hubbub that surrounds the topic today I figured now's the time to get some actual knowledge in me.
I have a basic awareness of Islam, mainly from a modern political perspective but very little understanding of it as a religion, nor of its origins.

Would like to read and understand the history of its formation as a religion, and also understand the basic underlying philosophy and tenets of the religion.
Not looking to convert, nor am I ideologically motivated in my search, just want to understand it.

Anonymous 2016-07-31 20:46:18 Post No.1489171
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Anonymous 2016-07-31 20:46:18 Post No.1489171 [Report]

nothing?

Anonymous 2016-07-31 20:48:20 Post No.1489184
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Anonymous 2016-07-31 20:48:20 Post No.1489184 [Report]

Here you go buddy

Nigosian, S. A. (2004). Islam: Its History, Teaching, and Practices (New ed.). Indiana University Press. ISBN 978-0-253-21627-4.

Anonymous 2016-07-31 22:33:10 Post No.1489669
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Anonymous 2016-07-31 22:33:10 Post No.1489669 [Report]

>>1489184
word thanks.

anyone else have suggestions?

Anonymous 2016-07-31 22:39:47 Post No.1489695
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Anonymous 2016-07-31 22:39:47 Post No.1489695 [Report]

>>1489669
"Oxfords A Very Short Introduction: Islam" is only about 150 pages, and can be read in about 2 and a 1/2 hours

Anonymous 2016-07-31 22:39:55 Post No.1489698
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Anonymous 2016-07-31 22:39:55 Post No.1489698 [Report]

>>1488667
If you're looking for history of the Arabian people who follow the religion, I suggest "A History of the Arab peoples" by Albert Hourani.

Anonymous 2016-08-01 00:32:25 Post No.1490110
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Anonymous 2016-08-01 00:32:25 Post No.1490110 [Report]

>>1489695
>>1489698

nice

and if I'm looking more to learn about the religion itself what should I seek out? besides reading the Quran obviously

Anonymous 2016-08-01 06:05:02 Post No.1491300
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Anonymous 2016-08-01 06:05:02 Post No.1491300 [Report]

one last bump before the thread dies

any more suggestions?

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