ENG 426A, Religion and Literature (Sabbath): Islam

Historical overview from Religion Compass about how scholars look at perceived influence between the texts.

Review essay from Oxford Handbook of Early Modern History

Essays that review scholarship on topics in Islam.

The Qur'an in Context: Historical and Literary Investigations into the Qur'ani Milieu, Neuwirth Sinai Marx

The Five Pillars of Islam—belief in one God, praying five times a day, fasting, giving to charity, and going on pilgrimage—guide all Muslims. But cultural and political influences have shaped the observance of the faith in various ways from country to country. This program explores the beliefs of four Islamic leaders and scholars who communicate penetrating insights and observations on the contrasts and continuity within their religion. (24 minutes)

2009 demographic report.