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Note on Islam

Freeman, R. Edward...

Technical Note

Note on Islam

Freeman, R. Edward; Wicks, Andrew C.; Werhane, Patricia H.; Berne, Rosalyn W.; Mead, Jenny; Bassit, Taha; Jilani, Ahsun

E-0072 | Published January 15, 1990 | 8 pages Technical Note

Collection: Darden School of Business

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The note was written to complement the teaching of any case that assumes knowledge of Islam. It provides a brief review of the Muslim religion, including the geographical representation of its believers, a description of its basic tenets, and a sketch of its historical development. Also provided is a brief synopsis of the Prophet Muhammad, and a distinction is made between the Sh'ia and the Sunni faiths.