Download or read book The Foundations of Islam and Islamic Thought written by Ariana Wolff and published by Encyclopaedia Britannica. This book was released on 2017-07-15 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Amidst growing concerns about radical religious terrorism and general misinformation about the Islamic faith, this authoritative, academic guide reveals the rich historical development and core theological teachings of the world's second-largest religion. By covering Islam's philosophical development in detail alongside biographical treatments of several key thinkers, this book unveils the beliefs of an oft-misunderstood religion. Through an in-depth exploration of Muslim principles, this book demystifies Islam and provides a greater context in which to understand the Islamic faith."