TY - BOOK AU - Ernst, Carl W. PY - 2003 DA - 2003// TI - Following Muhammad: rethinking Islam in the contemporary world T3 - Islamic civilization and Muslim networks PB - Univ. of North Carolina Press CY - Chapel Hill [u.a.] KW - Islam KW - 21st century KW - Essence, genius, nature AB - "With translations of selections from Islamic texts, some appearing in English for the first time, Ernst offers access to Muslim voices and key themes, particularly the central role of the Prophet Muhammad. He concludes with an overview of critical debates on important contemporary issues such as gender and veiling, state politics, and science and religion. A concise selected reading list provides a helpful guide for future study. This engaging introduction to Islam should be every non-Muslim's first resource for learning about a religion that is a major presence in the world."--Jacket SN - 0807828378 LA - English N1 - Carl W. Ernst ID - 370161319 ER -