Islam: Beliefs and Observances

Islamic scholar Caesar E. Farah.^[1]

Islamic world in general and terrorism in particular.^[2]

Islamic theology which points out many connections with Judaism and Christianity.^[3] The book also describes the core beliefs of Islam and their obligations as they apply to each believer and talks about religion's several sects.^[2] The book talks about how Islam's history is broken down according to the countries where it exists as a major political and social force. The text of the book is supplemented with end notes, a comprehensive glossary, a bibliography and an index.^[2]

Sufis and how it is rich and revealing of mystical search for God.^[4] The book also talks about Islam Sufis have left behind endowed body of devotional literature that is enough to evoke the envy of all those who have dedicated themselves to the worship of God.^[4] The book also talks about the influence of Sufis in the Sufi world which was persistent, albeit circumscribed.^[4]

Abbasid empire at the hands of the Mongols, the rises of multiple dynasties and the disappearance of the caliphate. The deterioration of commerce and other sources of wealth, the stepped up incursions of Turkic and Tartar invaders which contributed to the widespread spirit of uncertainty.^[5]

Arab countries, India, Malaysia, Yugoslavia and Albania form small locations mostly in the larger cities although sometimes, it is common to find them in smaller cities as well.^[6]