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1	Muhammad: Prophet and Statesman more books like this by William M Watt add to wishlist A short account of the life and achievements of one of the great figures of history, this volume also serves as an excellent introduction to one of the world's major religions. see all copies from $2.95! new only from $13.61! \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Faith and Practice of Al-Ghazali more books like this by William Montgomery Watt, Ghazzali add to wishlist Al-Ghazali was one of the great Muslim theologians. In this book the author provides a translation of some of his works, including his spiritual autobiography. Al-Ghazali's description of his own emergence from scepticism anticipates the philosophical method of systematic doubt employed by Descartes. Another work translated here sets out Al ... see all copies from $7.49! new only from $16.34! \| first editions \| SVS
3	A history of Islamic Spain more books like this by W. Montgomery Watt add to wishlist The period of Muslim occupation in Spain represents the only significant contact Islam and Europe was ever to have on European soil. In this important as well as fascinating study, Watt traces Islam's influence upon Spain and European civilization - from the collapse of the Visigoths in the eighth century to the fall of Granada in the fifteenth, ... see all copies from $5.35! new only from $22.12! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Short History of Islam more books like this by William Montgomery Watt add to wishlist An introduction to the development of Islam from its birth among the nomadic peoples of seventh-century Arabia to its present status as one of the world's great religions. The book includes a brief account of the life and teachings of Muhammad, the creation of the Arab nation, the spread of Islam to Africa, Asia and Europe, and the flowering of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $16.49! \| first editions
5	The Majesty That Was Islam: The Islamic World, 661-1100 more books like this by William M Watt add to wishlist Surveys the history of the Middle East from 661 to 1100 and the expansion of Islam, stressing the relationship between religion and politics and the transformation of the area's Christian culture into an Islamic one. see all copies from $9.05! first editions \| SVS
6	Islamic Philosophy and Theology more books like this by William M Watt add to wishlist This is the standard general account in English of Islamic philosophy and theology. It takes the reader from the religio-political sects of the Kharijites and the Shiites through to the assimilation of Greek thought in the medieval period, and onto the early modern period. Watt concludes with an analysis of Western influences on modern Islamic ... see all copies from $5.59! new only from $50.51! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Islam: A Short History more books like this by William Montgomery Watt add to wishlist The purpose of this book is to provide the Western reader with a positive understanding of Islam, of its origins, its history and its beliefs; but it is hoped that there may also be something of value in it for the Muslim reader. It is based on the belief that Muhammad was a prophet chosen by God for a particular task, and also that God was behind ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| SVS
8	Bell's introduction to the Quran. more books like this by Richard Bell, W. Montgomery Watt add to wishlist Surveying the life, aims, character and inspiration of Muhammad, this classic introduction explains the history, form and chronology of the Qur'an, and gives the views of Muslim and Occidental scholars. see all copies from $17.00! new only from $33.35! \| first editions
9	The formative period of Islamic thought more books like this by W. Montgomery Watt add to wishlist This text gives a formative account of the development of Islamic thought from the death of Muhammad in 632, to 950. It demonstrates how various religions and political movements within Islam contributed to what has become standard form, including the positive contribution of sects later regarded as heretical, and the key interaction of religion ... see all copies from $14.95! new only from $19.99! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Companion to the Quran more books like this by William Montgomery Watt add to wishlist The work of a well-known authority on the life of Muhammad and the origins of Islam, this Companion to the Qur'an is an essential tool to help readers gain a fuller understanding of one of the world's most important religious texts. The verse-by-verse Companion gives background information on Muslim beliefs and explains allusions that may puzzle ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $72.11!
11	Religious Truth for Our Time more books like this by William Montgomery Watt add to wishlist Offering ways of addressing the intellectual and practical problems confronting today's religions, this study discusses the way forward for those who believe in the importance of religious faith in a multi-religious world. It also examines issues such as the limitations of human thought and language, and the role of world views which form the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.07!
12 view cover	Islamic Political Thought more books like this by William Watt add to wishlist Examining the close relationship between religious beliefs and political doctrine in Islamic countries, this introductory book offers a clear account of how Islamic political thought has developed from the politico-religious structure established by Mohammed and his immediate successors. see all copies from $24.49! new only from $42.78!
13	Early Islam more books like this by William M Watt, Professor W M Matt add to wishlist This highly respected scholar brings together some of his finest work on early Islamic history, from Mohammed and the Qur'an, to early Islamic thought. see all copies from $51.58! new only from $106.85!
14	What is Islam? more books like this by W. Montgomery Watt add to wishlist see all copies from $26.53! first editions
15	Intro to Quran more books like this by William M Watt add to wishlist see all copies from $15.00!
16	Foundation Community Alt 7: The Foundation of the Community: Muhammad at Al-Madina A.D. 622-626/Hijrah-4 A.H. more books like this by Michael V McDonald, William M Watt (Designer) add to wishlist see all copies from $44.95! new only from $67.95!
17 view cover	Al-Ghazzali: The Muslim Intellectual more books like this by William Montgomery Watt add to wishlist General Description: This book arises out of a concern felt by many intellectuals in the present world predicament. If we accept that the course of history is to a large extent determined by economic and material factors, what role is left for the intellectual, whose concern is with ideas? By studying the struggle and achievement of one of the ... see all copies from $11.49! new only from $15.13! \| SVS
18 view cover	Muhammad at Medina 2/E more books like this by William M. Watt add to wishlist see all copies from $45.95! new only from $183.01! \| first editions
19	Islamic Fundamentalism & Modernity more books like this by William M Watt add to wishlist In this major work, Professor Watt takes a significant step towards the demystification of Islam. He examines the traditional Islamic world view and the self-image of Muslims today, showing how they restrict Islam's role in world affairs. This book should be of interest to students of sociology, politics and Middle East studies. see all copies from $24.00!
20	Muhammad's Mecca: History in the Qur'an more books like this by William M Watt add to wishlist see all copies from $110.73!
21	Influence of Islam Upon Mediev more books like this by William M. Watt add to wishlist see all copies from $75.00!
22	Muslim-Christian Encounters: Perceptions and Misperceptions more books like this by Professor W Montgomery Watt add to wishlist Reviewing a time-span from the first Muslim-Christian encounters to the Salman Rushdie affair, this study traces the history of the two religions in question and attempts to describe how the exponents of each religion perceive the other. see all copies from $56.85!

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