Islam

As a formative global force in our societies, Islam is not only part of everyday culture, but also the subject of public debate and political negotiation processes. Being able to provide basic information on Islam is an expectation that students of the study of religion are often confronted with. This book provides an introduction to the historical background and central research questions that offer students a basis for an in-depth academic understanding of current Islamic diversity and developments. The volume is aimed at students of religious and Islamic studies and related cultural and social science disciplines, as well as readers involved in political education and civil society.