Faithlines: Muslim Conceptions of Islam and Society

by Riaz Hassan

Book Overview

This innovative study of 4500 Muslims from Indonesia, Kazakstan, Pakistan, and Egypt explores the nature of Muslim religious consciousness, the concept of Ummah, and the self images of Islam held by the believers. The study also examines their attitude toward political Islam, gender roles, veiling, and patriarchy.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195799305
• ISBN13: 9780195799309
• Release Date: December 2003
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 8.7"