One of the world's foremost commentators on religious affairs on the history (and destiny) of the world's most misunderstood religion.

Now in its second edition, Islam: The Basics provides an introduction to the Islamic faith, examining the doctrines of the religion, the practises of Muslims and the history and significance of Islam in modern contexts.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE 2017'An eye-opening, well-written and very timely book' Yuval Noah Harari'The best sort of book for our disordered days: timely, urgent and illuminating' Pankaj Mishra'It strikes a blow...for common humanity' Sunday TimesThe Muslim world has often been accused of a failure to modernise and adapt.

By viewing Islamic fundamentalism as a reactive response to modern challenges and political structures, this book presents analysis of how and why Islamic values have become such a potent contemporary political force, and sheds light on a much-misunderstood situation.

Geometric patterns are perhaps the most recognizable visual expressions of Islamic art and architecture. This title guides the reader through the basics, and is followed by some of the examples of geometric patterns from around the world. It is arranged into three levels of complexity.

A journalistic look at the terrifying growth of Islamophobia across the Western world today

Too often we see Islam and Muslims portrayed as fanatical jihadists or helpless victims of western oppression. This book provides a rare insight into what, as the book's title states, the average Muslim makes of it all.

Explores the significance of the Koran both in the modern world and in traditional Muslim culture. This book provides an account of the Koran as codex, as scripture, as liturgy, and as the embodiment of truth, and examines its means of formation and dissemination. It also discusses issues of interpretation for certain key verses.

The Koran is universally accepted by Muslims to be the infallible Word of God as first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad by the Angel Gabriel nearly fourteen hundred years ago. This book includes 114 chapters, or surahs that recount the narratives central to Muslim belief, and together they form one of the world's most influential prophetic works.

This book is designed to serve as a text for courses on modern Islam. It challenges misleading questions which foster assumptions of Islam as a monolithic essence to instead argue that Islam, like all religions, is complex and thus best understood through analogy with language.

A short account of the life and achievements of one of the great figures of history, this volume also serves as an excellent introduction to one of the world's major religions.

In this Very Short Introduction Jonathan A. Brown presents both the Muslim version of Muhammad's life, as well as the efforts of Western scholars to uncover the historical Muhammad. He considers the prominent roles that Muhammad's persona has played in the lives of Muslims throughout history, looking at his life and legacy.

A provocative exploration of what it means to be a Muslim today.

Christian-Muslim dialogue in America has become more intentional since the events of 9/11. Smith looks at the history between the two religions and the hope that conversation brings for better interfaith understanding. It combines the history of Christian-Muslim relations, the rise of Islam in America with those who have participated in dialogue.

An A-Z dictionary edited by John L. Esposito for general readers on the faith, institutions, movements, and concepts of the modern Islamic world. Approximately 2000 entries span the religious, political, and social spheres of modern Islam with background historical entries and particular emphasis on Islam and the West.

Prevent Strategy is a collection of work from practitioners (youth workers and the police) and academics researching and covering the application of the UK's Prevent strategy, in relation to the right to freedom of expression and section 26 Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2016 duty

"First published 2004. First published, with corrections, as an Oxford World's Classics paperback 2005. Reissued 2008. Reprinted with corrections 2010"--T.p. verso.

Designed for both Muslims and Western non-Muslim students this book examines the Qur'an in Western scholarship and provides an overview of its rich interpretive traditions. It is a concise introduction to various aspects of the Qur'an.