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It explains Islamic history in a Jewish-relevant way, then addresses core themes including God, the Qur’an, Islamic law, and the development of theology. The book further examines Islam in practice through topics such as the Umma, the Five Pillars, jihad, Sufism, Shī‘a, the mosque and clergy, and the Muslim life-cycle, concluding with reference tools and terminology.","A N  \nI N T R O D U C T I O NT O  \nIslam  \nF O R  \nJ E W S  \nIn loving memory of Miles Lerman, who spent a lifetime dedicated to creating a world of understanding, tolerance, and mutual respect among all people.  \nDavid Lerman, Shelley Wallock, Brooke Lerman, Julia Lerman, and Ted Lerman  \nA N  \nI N T R O D U C T I O NT O  \nIslam  \nF O R  \nJ E W S  \nReuven Firestone  \nJPS is a nonprofit educational association and the oldest and foremost publisher ofJudaica in English in North America. The mission ofJPS is to enhance Jewish culture by promoting the dissemination of religious and secular works, in the United States and abroad, to all individuals and institutions interested in past and contemporary Jewish life.  \nCopyright © 2008 by Reuven Firestone First edition. All rights reserved.  \nNo part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording, or any information storage or retrieval system, except for brief passages in connection with a critical review, without permission in writing from the publisher:  \nThe Jewish Publication Society  \n2􀃯00 Arch Street, 2nd floor  \nPhiladelphia, PA 􀃯9􀃯03  \n[www.jewishpub.org](www.jewishpub.org)  \nDesign and composition by Desperate Hours Productions Manufactured in the United States of America  \n08 09 􀃯0 􀃯􀃯 􀃯2 􀃯0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 􀃯  \nLibrary of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data:  \nFirestone, Reuven, 􀃯952-  \nAn introduction to Islam for Jews / Reuven Firestone.  \n[p. cm](p. cm).  \nIncludes bibliographical references and index.  \nISBN-􀃯3: 978–0–8276–0864–􀃯 (alk. paper) 􀃯. Islam. 2. Islam—Essence, genius, nature. 3. Islam—Relations—Judaism. 4. Judaism—Relations—Islam. I. Title.  \nBP􀃯6􀃯 .3.F57 2008  \n297.02’4296—dc22  \n2007047352  \nJPS books are available at discounts for bulk purchases for reading groups, special sales, and fundraising purchases. Custom editions, including personalized covers, can be created in larger quantities for special needs. For more information, please contact us at [marketing@jewishpub.org](marketing@jewishpub.org) or at this address: 2􀃯00 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 􀃯9􀃯03 .  \nTo Sa`di and Isma`il Abu Sneineh  \nContents  \nPreface ......................................................... ix  \nAcknowledgments ............................................... xvi  \nPART ONE: A SURVEY OF ISLAMIC HISTORY Chapter 1: Why an Introduction to Islam Specifically for Jews? ...... 3  \nChapter 2: Arabs and Israelites .................................. 5  \nChapter 3: Pre-Islamic Origins .................................. 10  \nChapter 4: The Emergence of Islam............................... 17  \nChapter 5: Muhammad and the Jews of Medina ................... 33  \nChapter 6: The Death of the Prophet and the Expansion of the Community ..................................... 43  \nChapter 7: The Conquests ...................................... 52  \nChapter 8: The Caliphal Dynasties ............................... 60  \nChapter 9: The Decline of the Muslim World ..................... 70  \nPART TWO: GOD, THE QUR’AN, AND ISLAMIC LAW Chapter 10: God ............................................... 79  \nChapter 11: The Five Doctrines or “Pillars of Faith” ................ 85  \nChapter 12: The Evolution of a Formal Theology .................. 92  \nChapter 13: The Qur’an ........................................ 100  \nChapter 14: The Interpretive Tradition ........................... 114  \nChapter 15: The Prophetic Record ............................... 124  \nviii  \nChapter 􀃯6: Islamic Law ........................................ 􀃯34  \nChapter 􀃯7: The Workings of Sharī`a ............................. 􀃯42  \nPART THREE: THE UMMA: ISLAM IN PRACTICE Chapter 18: The Umma and The Caliphate ....................... 149  \nChapter 19: The Five Pillars of Islam ............................. 157  \nChapter 20: A Sixth Pillar? Jihad ................................. 176  \nChapter 21: The Range of Practice among Muslims .............","cbCaiaHMGki5INNN","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiaHMGki5INNN","pdf",2199405,6,1,315,"English","en",105,"# Preface\n# Part One: A Survey of Islamic History\n## Why an Introduction to Islam Specifically for Jews?\n## Arabs and Israelites\n## Pre-Islamic Origins\n## The Emergence of Islam\n## Muhammad and the Jews of Medina\n## The Death of the Prophet and the Expansion of the Community\n## The Conquests\n## The Caliphal Dynasties\n## The Decline of the Muslim World\n# Part Two: God, the Qur’an, and Islamic Law\n## God\n## The Five Doctrines or “Pillars of Faith”\n## The Evolution of a Formal Theology\n## The Qur’an\n## The Interpretive Tradition\n## The Prophetic Record\n## Islamic Law\n## The Workings of Sharī‘a\n# Part Three: The Umma: Islam in Practice\n## The Umma and The Caliphate\n## The Five Pillars of Islam\n## A Sixth Pillar? 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