Muslim Sects and Divisions

Muslim Sects and Divisions
Author: A.K. Kazi
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2013-09-05
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 113613882X

First Published in 1984, The Section on Muslim Sects in Kit?b al-Milal wa '1-Nihal by Muhammmad b.'Abd al-Karim Shahrastani who died in 1153. Identified as indispensable as a servicebook, this is a useful addition to Muslim theology and provides a translation into English of Shahrastani's Kit?b al-Milal wa 'l-Nihal. The part of the al-Milal is translated which deals with Muslim sects.

Handbook of Islamic Sects and Movements

Handbook of Islamic Sects and Movements
Author:
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 724
Release: 2021-07-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9004435549

The Handbook of Islamic Sects and Movements offers a multinational study of Islam, its variants, influences, and neighbouring movements, from a multidisciplinary range of scholars. These chapters highlight the diversity of Islam, especially in its contemporary manifestations, as a religion of many communities, theologies, and ideologies. Over five sections—on Sunni, Shia, Sufi, fundamentalist, and fringe Islamic movements—the authors provide historical overviews, analyses, and in-depth studies of large and small Islamic and related groups from all around the world. The contents of this volume will be of interest to both newcomers to the study of Islam and established scholars of religion who wish to engage with the dynamic label of Islam and the many impactful movements of the Islamic world.

History of the Nation of Islam

History of the Nation of Islam
Author: Elijah Muhammad
Publisher: Elijah Muhammad Books
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2008-11-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1884855881

This book is an interview of Elijah Muhammad explaining his initial encounter with his teacher, Master Fard Muhammad and how his messengership came about. The subjects discussed are Master Fard Muhammad's whereabouts, the races and what makes a devil and satan. He answers questions dealing the concept of divine and how ideas are perfected. More basic subjects include Malcolm X, Noble Drew Ali, C. Eric Lincoln, Udom, and a comprehensive range of information.