Eight Aspects of all Religions

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Islam

'Islam is one of the three great religious faiths which have grown up, and flourished, in the part of the world called the Middle East - the others being Judaism and Christianity. Although Islam is the youngest of these religions Muslims (followers of Islam) argue their religion actually forms the basis of the other two and pre-dates them since the main prophets of the other religions were sent by Allah (God) to prepare the way for the coming of the Prophet Muhammad, the final prophet.'

Keene, M, 2001, Examining four religions, HarperCollins, London, p. 222
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  • Go to the World Religions section on the shelves at DDC 200. Use the Contents and index pages to search for material on Islam.

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  • World Book Encyclopedia

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The Hajj. National Geographic (3:39)

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  • Cragg, K, Speight, M. (1980), 'Law' in Islam from within: anthology of a religion, Wadsworth Publishing, Belmont, California, pp. 99-117.
  • Explainer: What is Sharia law? - SBS - News article

Religious experiences and spirituality

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Extended Reading

  • 'Islam and science: The road to renewal. After centuries of stagnation science is making a comeback in the Islamic world'. in The Economist, January 26, 2013