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## Surveys 1400 years of Islamic missionary thought and practice, from the 7th century to the present day * Covers the full sweep of Islamic missionary history in one volume * Includes fresh readings of the Qur’an and life of Muhammad and examines key developments in pre-modern Islam through the lens of da‘wa * Shows how contemporary da‘wa has been shaped by both classical precedents and the transformations of modernity * Emphasises the diversity of da‘wa thought and practice over time * Offers compelling insights into why missionary da‘wa has become the outlet of choice for many activist Muslims in modern times * Includes dozens of illustrations, maps and case studies, giving the reader further insight into da‘wa past and present In this engaging study, Matthew J. Kuiper tells the fascinating story of how Islam became a world religion and cultural phenomenon of immense scale, astonishing diversity and global impact. His starting point is the dramatic upsurge in Islamic missionary activism and widespread Muslim recovery of the classical concept of da‘wa (‘inviting’ to Islam, or Islamic mission) in recent times. Going back to Islam’s origins, Kuiper then carefully chronicles 14 cent

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Author

Matthew J. Kuiper

Publisher

Edinburgh University Press

Published

2021

Language

EN

ISBN

9781474451529

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Islam, History, Religion