Pursuit of Learning in the Islamic World, 610-2003

The long history of Muslim intellectual and cultural achievement, and its potential to flower once again, is often overlooked in the West. With about 1.5 billion adherents, Islam is the world's fastest growing religion. An understanding of its past glories, present state and future potential has never been more critical. This survey of Muslim intellectual and cultural achievements spans 1,400 years. Chapters fall into three sections: fundamentals of Islamic learning; its growth until the present; and its future direction in the face of anti-intellectual fundamentalism. Chapters begin with an historical overview of the time period they encompass, providing context for the subsequent discussion of key intellectual and cultural achievements within that period. Appendices describe decorative and other arts, the requirements for expertise in Islamic thought, Islamic ethical traditions, and list noteworthy personalities and achievements chronologically.Janin, Hunt is the author of 'Pursuit of Learning in the Islamic World, 610-2003 ', published 2006 under ISBN 9780786429042 and ISBN 0786429046.