The Wisdom of Islam

This comprehensive introductory book is designed to make Islam come alive in a practical fashion by bringing to readers an account of the lived experience of Islam - the beauty of prayer, the glories and hardships of pilgramage, the inspiration of the Sufi ceremony of Rememberance of god. First-hand accounts are used throughout to illustrate Islamic beliefs and practice. "The Wisdom of Islam" provides an insight into the workings and motivations of the minds and hearts of Muslim people. The author illuminates the dynamics of Muslim ambivalence towards Western culture and values, the meaning of "jihad", the actual experiences of Muslim men and women in Islamic society and the spiritual yearnings and heights of mystical wisdom in Islam.