TY - BOOK AU - Gordon, Matthew TI - Understanding Islam : origins, beliefs, practices, holy texts, sacred places SN - 9781907486166 (pbk.) : U1 - 297 PY - 2010/// CY - London PB - Watkins KW - Islam KW - Islam - Rituals KW - Islam - History KW - Religion N1 - Originally published: London: Duncan Baird, 2002. Includes bibliographical references and index; This is one in a series of books designed to demystify the major religions of the world. Each book focuses on a different faith, showing how beliefs have helped to shape cultures and bring order and meaning to life ER -