Vision of Islam (Visions of Reality. Understanding Religions) Paperback – June 1, 1998

I picked up this book after attending an islamic halaqa where the kind sister had recommended it. As soon as she mentioned this book and how greatly written it was, I immediately placed an order on Amazon. The price was also very good and affordable.The book is a very very good read as it literally explains Islam from A-Z. If you are new to Islam, a non-muslim or even a muslim that wishes to get closer to your faith/deen, then I HIGHLY recommend this book. It is a great start into the beautiful religion. This book allowed me to think critically and ask more questions, therefore, I purchased MORE books to educate myself further. I personally have fallen in love with my religion EVEN more and some parts of the books even got me emotional. You will not regret reading this book - I promise you! It is a very easy and smooth read, so there should be no problems in comprehending it :)I am extremely thankful to the authors for writing a phenomenal book, that literally explains the entire religion using ONE hadith (Gabriel's hadith) so beautifully and really educates you on Islam.This book goes over everything, but it may not cover the little details, which is why it is a GREAT start into understanding and knowing the Islamic faith - and therefore, will open up many doors/questions for you to further research into the religion :)

I was recommended this book from a professor who taught it in a college course. It’s one of the best books that brings Islam’s world view and the spirits of its teachings to Westerners as well as to Muslims alike. The authors clearly had immense and immersive knowledge from the original sources, being themselves students then professors teaching in the pre -revolution Iran. The book was published the mid 90s before 9/11 era , so it was not tinted by the ensuing geopolitical conflicts when self-appointed so called “experts” rushed to fill the library void with worthless books about Islam based on entitled Western political views and zero credibility. Over 28 years later, this book is still one of the best in English to bring Islamic perspective from within, based on authentic scriptures and scholarly authorities.

2016 Western Test : Top English book on not just intro to islam knowledge but enough Reality itselfI would highly suggest reading this. It was when I finished this that I had trouble finding anything else except the thought the knowledge I seek is in Arabic Language, Inshallah we all take the path of learning to get closer to Allah(God)Book: Hadith Of Jibreel(islam, iman, ihsan, last days)You can do a youtube search and there is a series of lectures on this book.There is a chapter at the end called "Contemporary Issue" has spot on accuracy of Humanities current understanding of themselves and what they value is important.The book is written from a believers perspective. All praise is due to Allah. I wish many/majority with influence and authority recommended this as almost fard reading for all muslims.

This is an excellent introduction. It is unconventional in that it is not a linear history - there is no real attention paid to the political history of Islamicate civilization in any large sense. Rather, the book looks at the tradition from the inside out - looking at key concepts/themes/ideas and expanding from there. This is an immensely valuable approach, for it allows for a more organic understanding of the tradition and how its internal logic spirals out to inform Islam as a larger whole (or more properly Islam in its various manifestations). This should be on the shelf of every student of Islam - it's simply invaluable.

Currently taking Dr. Chittick's class. At first, I thought it was another one of those books written by professors as a money grab (a common sentiment among college students). However, if you take the time to read and understand the material, it's very well presented and Dr. Chittick makes this book a great accompaniment to understanding Islam.I can definitely say, as an outsider, that this book has shaped my views of Islam highly, and I would recommend it to anybody interested in learning the topic.

Although a bit tedious, this is a great read for anyone interested in understanding Islam and its practice. I think the authors delve far into the details of philosophic ideas, which I think is far too advanced a discussion for an introduction.

This book is amazing, the depth & detail of it, takes you to a whole different level of understanding Islam. It shows you Islam in a new light. Every chapter leaves you more enlightened than the previous. As a Muslim, this book helped me gain an even firmer standing on this beautiful faith! So glad to have read it, and would definitely recommend it to anyone Muslim/nonmuslim that wishes to learn more about Islam with a more understandable perspective.

A must read about Islam in general and the Islamic Worldview or perspective in particular.As a muslim, this book tought me about Islam.Great book.