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Introduction to Islam

Course #: ASIAN 233L, Class #: 9853, Section #: 01

Description

This course acquaints students with the broad outline of the Islamic religion, including its origins and historical development, its sacred scriptures, and the main beliefs and practices of Muslims. It also considers Islam's mystical dimension, its aesthetic expressions, its views of gender relations, and its orientation in the modern world.

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