A fresh look at the origins and development of Islam; this is a fascinating reconstruction of the era of the first three generations of Muslims. Using a wealth of classical Arabic sources; it chronicles the lives of the Prophet Muhammad; his Companions; and the subsequent two generations of Muslims; together known as the "the Pious Forebears" (al-salaf al-salih). Examining the adoption in contemporary times of these early Muslims as legitimizing figureheads for a variety of causes; both religious and political; Afsaruddin tries to establish where their sympathies really lay. Essential reading for anyone interested in the inception of the Islamic Faith; this important book will captivate the general reader and student alike. Asma Afsaruddin is Associate Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies at the University of Notre Dame; Indiana. She is the author of /Excellence and Precedence: Medieval Islamic Discourse on Legitimate Leadership/.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Much new information; photos; and profiles.By Alte AdlerNot just a history of the Mig-3; but the best descriptions of early combat after the German invasion. The superb job by Khazanov is equaled by the art work of Medved. Based on this book I will have to get the Pe-2 book by the same authors; and keep my fingers crossed we'll see more in this series authored by this pair. The colors in the profiles are accurate. It takes two dedicated Russian aviation authors; with access to Russian documents; to do justice to Russian aircraft of WWII.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. RUSSIAN PILOTS WITH 5 OR MORE ENEMY (german) AIRCRAFT DESTROYEDBy Larry ThurmanAgain; very good series of paperback books. This is a good one on subject most people know nothing about. Has good and concise information with interesting photos and color plates.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great bookBy Kimberly S. VonschmittouLots of photos not seen in US before. Good treatment of an important plane used early in World War Two.
