{"product_id":"the-handy-islam-answer-book-john-renard-9781578595105","title":"The Handy Islam Answer Book","description":"\u003cb\u003eA western Islamic scholar demystifies and explains one of the world's great religious traditions!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn an age of continued Middle East volatility, religious extremists, and terrorist threats, the mere mention of Islam and Muslims too often provokes misunderstanding and even rancor. Often overlooked are the important links between the Qur'an and the Bible. Also ignored are the significant historical overlap between Islamic interpretation of history with those of Christianity and Judaism. Islam is too often confusing and even opaque to those unfamiliar with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTruly a must-have reference for our changing and trying times, \u003ci\u003eThe Handy Islam Answer Book\u003c\/i\u003e, is clearly and eloquently written by John Renard, Ph.D., a scholar of Islam with more than 40 years of research and teaching experience. This user-friendly guide answers nearly 800 questions and offers fun facts that cover Islamic history, religious practices, and Muslim cultural perspectives, including ...\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhen did Islam begin?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy is Mecca a holy city for Muslims?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Muslims worship Muhammad?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat was the fate of Medieval Christian pilgrims to the Holy Land?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat do Muslims mean by the term \"Allah\"?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat does the crescent moon and star symbol mean to Muslims?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat is the Muslim \"call to prayer\"? Is it similar to \"church bells\"?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Muslims believe that God \"tests\" people?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eDoes Muhammad play a role in Islamic spirituality in a manner similar to Jesus' role in Christianity?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eIs jihad a legal concept for Muslims?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eIs it true that Muhammad both preached and engaged in military campaigns?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Muslims, Christians, and Jews worship the \"same God\"?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy do Jews, Christians, and Muslims all claim parts of Israel\/Palestine as \"Holy Land\"?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy do some people, such as the Taliban, not want girls to get an education?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eDoes Islam require wearing face veils?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eIs there any similarity between Muslim and Christian art?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuslims are diverse, and they have a vast spectrum of views about Islam, and \u003ci\u003eThe Handy Islam Answer Book\u003c\/i\u003e is a resource for reliable information about Islam and Muslims. This helpful book also provides a historic timeline, a glossary of commonly used terms, a genealogy from Adam to Muhammad and beyond, a calendar of major observances, an extensive index, and a bibliography help further exploration of one of the world's great religions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Renard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 157859510X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781578595105\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Visible Ink Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/13\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 448\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 7.10w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/15\/2015 pg. 129\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/16\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2015 pg. 70","brand":"John Renard","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44058603421951,"sku":"9781578595105","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6f587087-578c-4f5a-9101-d04438a0c7d9.jpg?v=1685053501","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-handy-islam-answer-book-john-renard-9781578595105","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}