Books by Andrew Rippin

The dogmas of the divine origins of the Qur'an and the inimitable character of its language are firmly embedded in the Muslim faith - such that challenging them enters the realm of "unthinkable". However, the text has been variously interpreted and this book examines that interpretative tradition.

Ever since a group of people came into existence who called themselves Muslims, questions of what it meant to be a member of that group and what the requirements for membership were, have proven to be divisive for the community itself. This book aims to present source material and reflections on how the word "Islam" is to be used and understood.