The book ""The Influence of Animism on Islam: An Account of Popular Superstitions"" by Samuel M. Zwemer is a comprehensive study of the impact of animism on Islamic beliefs and practices. The author explores the various superstitious beliefs and practices that have been adopted by Muslims, particularly in Africa and Asia, due to their pre-Islamic animistic traditions. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the role of spirits in Islamic beliefs, the use of amulets and charms, the practice of witchcraft and ...
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The book ""The Influence of Animism on Islam: An Account of Popular Superstitions"" by Samuel M. Zwemer is a comprehensive study of the impact of animism on Islamic beliefs and practices. The author explores the various superstitious beliefs and practices that have been adopted by Muslims, particularly in Africa and Asia, due to their pre-Islamic animistic traditions. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the role of spirits in Islamic beliefs, the use of amulets and charms, the practice of witchcraft and sorcery, and the veneration of saints and holy men. The author also delves into the origins of these practices and their relation to pre-Islamic animistic beliefs.Zwemer draws on his extensive knowledge of Islamic theology and culture to provide a detailed analysis of these practices and their impact on the Islamic faith. He argues that while these superstitions have been incorporated into Islamic traditions, they are not true representations of Islamic teachings and should be rejected by true believers.Overall, ""The Influence of Animism on Islam"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and evolution of Islamic beliefs and practices. It sheds light on the complex relationship between Islam and animism and provides a deeper understanding of the diverse cultures and traditions that make up the Islamic world.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1920 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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