The Call of the Minaret

by Kenneth Cragg

Overview

Taking the Muslim call to prayer as his starting point, the author unravels the significance of the muezzin's haunting cry, considering prophethood, prayer, politics and community to present a more complete understanding of Islam. It becomes clear that the Islamic call to prayer transcends the boundaries of religion, containing a summons for Christians and Muslims alike. Bringing new perspective to interfaith relations, this revealing book with appeal to the faithful throughout the world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781851682102
Publisher:	Oneworld Publications
Publication date:	02/01/2000
Edition description:	3RD
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 8.50(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Kenneth Cragg has written extensively on the subject of Muslim-Christian relations, and his books have become classics in their field. Bishop Cragg has held academic and ecclesiastical posts in the UK, Jerusalem, Beirut, Cairo, Nigeria and the USA; in retirement he serves as Honorary Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Oxford. He is an Honorary Fellow of Jesus College, Oxford.

Table of Contents

Part 1- Islam at the new century
1. Change and continuity
Part 2 - Minaret and Muslim
2. God - there is none save he
3. Muhammad, the apostle of God.
4. Prayer and religious life in Islam
5. The Islamic order for human society.
Part 3 - Minaret and Christian
6. Mosque and meeting
7. The call to understanding
8. The call to participation;
9. The call to retrieval
10. The call to interpretation
11. The call to hope and faith.
Notes;
Book list;
The Qur'an - quotations and references.
Index

Editorial Reviews

"This book is unrivalled in its field... The Call of the Minaret marks a watershed in Christian-Muslim relations." Lamin Sanneh, Yale University

From the Publisher

"This book is unrivalled in its field... The Call of the Minaret marks a watershed in Christian-Muslim relations."

Lamin Sanneh - Yale University