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Ruthven, Malise.

Islam : a very short introduction / Malise Ruthven. - 2nd ed. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2012. - 182 p. : ill., maps ; 18 cm. - Very short introductions ; 7 . - Very short introductions ; 7. .

Previous ed.: 1997.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Ruthven offers insight into such issues as why Islam has major divisions between movements such as the Shi'ites, the Sunnis and the Wahhabis, and why the Shar'ia (Islamic law) is such an important aspect of Islamic life.

ISBN: 9780199642878 (pbk.) : �7.99

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Islam.
Religion.

LC Class. No.: BP161.2 / .R86 2012

Dewey Class. No.: 297