A Short History of Islamic Thought

Fitzroy Morrissey's book provides a comprehensive guide to Islamic thought, covering fourteen centuries of history and exploring key teachings, theological works, philosophical ideas, and mystical writings. It offers a nuanced perspective on Islam, avoiding a monolithic creed and highlighting the diverse intellectual tendencies that have shaped the faith.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 13 October 2022
Publisher: Head of Zeus

Fitzroy Morrissey's remarkable guide to Islamic thought spans fourteen centuries, from the seventh century to the present day. Renowned scholars, including Professor Eugene Rogan, James Barr, and Peter Frankopan, have praised it as the best guide to Islamic thinking available. Morrissey's book delves into the interpretation and legacy of Islam, the relationship between God and His followers, the lives of Muslims, and the impact of foreign cultures on early Islam. He explores the key teachings of the Qur'an and Hadith, analyzes the great works of Islamic theology, philosophy, and law, and delves into the mystical writings of the Sufis. Morrissey also considers the crystallization of the Sunni and Shi'i forms of the faith and the rise of intellectual trends like Islamic modernism and Islamism in recent times. This concise and engaging volume provides a nuanced understanding of Islam and its intellectual history, making it an essential read for anyone seeking to better understand the world's second-largest religion and the intellectual history of the last millennium and a half.

Weight: 186g
Dimension: 198 x 129 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789545661