Jihad In Islamic History : Doctrines and Practice

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MIDDLE EAST STUDIES/RELIGION/HISTORY Does jibad denote destruction or imply peace? Because jihad is closely as sociated with the early spread of Islam, today's debate about the origin and meaning of the word is nothing less than a struggle over the religion itself. In Jibad in Islamic History, Michael Bonner shows that strict arguments for either side are incorrect, since jihad is a complex set of doctrines and practices that have changed over time and continue to evolve today. This book provid...Vis mer