| Call # |
297 ALI |
| Phys. Desc. |
213 pages ; 21 cm |
| Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 202-207) and index. |
| Contents |
Part I: Muslim beliefs and practices (or, what it's like to grow up Muslim in California): 1. Starting with the basics: what do Muslims eat? -- 2. Definitions and the declaration of faith -- 3. How many times a day do you pray? -- 4. Fasting: the ultimate internal conflict -- 5. Holidays: from turkey dinner to baklava -- 6. Donating to charity -- 7. A Muslim pilgrim's progress -- 8. Everyday rules of behavior for Muslims -- 9. Fashion sense (or, what Muslims wear) -- 10. Relationships between men and women (or, can I go to the school dance?) -- Part II. When did Islam start and how did it develop?: 11. Muhammad and his mission -- 12. How Muslims view the world: God, angels, and Adam and Eve -- 13. The basis of Islam: the Qur'an, the Sunnah, and the Shariah -- 14. From sand dunes to Spain: the spread of Islam -- Part III. Modern Muslim demographics: 15. Who's who: Sunni, Shi'a, Sufi, and more -- 16. Muslims: Who we are and where we live -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index. |
| Summary |
A comprehensive introduction to one of the world's major religions and its everyday context in Muslim life in America. |
| Subject |
Islam -- Juvenile literature.
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Islam.
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| Genre |
Literature.
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Young adult literature.
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Literature. lcgft
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Juvenile works.
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| ISBN |
9780385740968 |
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0385740964 |
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9780375989773 |
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0375989773 |
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9780385740951 |
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0385740956 |
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9781480623446 |
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148062344X |
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