Author: Azra Kidwai
Publisher: Roli Books
Year: 1998
Language: English
Pages: 95
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8174360565
Description
A remarkably lucid and fascinating narrative, and illustrated with over a hundred pictures and line drawings from all over the world, this book would be valuable to both enthusiasts and scholars..
From the arid sands of Arabia emerged in the seventh century, Islam. A religion so progressive in its philosophy and dynamic in its scope that it revolutionized society as it was known till then. It brought God and man together in a deeply personal bond that had nothing to do with intermediaries. .
Soon, this new religion powered its way into the deepest interiors of Africa, Asia and Europe. So vigorous was its impact that today one-fifth of the world's population claims adherence to it. But there is another face to Islam: the face which has seen the exquisite mosques of Damascus, the delicate art of calligraphy, the sumptuous palaces of Spain and beautiful gardens of Persia and Kashmir..
This fascinating narrative traces the story of Islam from its birth to its expansion and development, details its customs and traditions and the amazing arts it gave rise to.