Islam: A Short History

Karen Armstrong's Islam: A Short History offers a nuanced overview of Islam, challenging misconceptions and fears in the Western imagination. The book traces the religion's origins, from Muhammad's flight from Medina to the founding of the first mosques, and explores key developments like the Sunni-Shii split, Sufi mysticism, and the spread of Islam across continents. Armstrong also examines the impact of historical events such as the Crusades and the rise of imperial Islam. The book concludes with an analysis of contemporary Islam and its challenges. This concise and authoritative work provides a richer understanding of the world's fastest-growing faith.

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Author: Karen Armstrong

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