hij Teacher Resource Bank GCE Religious Studies Resources List Unit 1L: Islam 2: The Life of the Prophet Copyright 2008 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. The Assessment and Qualifications Alliance (AQA) is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (company number 3644723) and a registered charity (registered charity number 1073334). Registered address: AQA, Devas Street, Manchester M15 6EX. Dr Michael Cresswell, Director General.
RESOURCES LIST Introduction Given below is a list of recommended resources. These resources and publishers are correct at the time of going to press. This list is updated yearly (in the autumn term) and is available from the AQA at Devas Street, Manchester, M15 6EX. It is also recommended that candidates keep informed through a selection of relevant newspapers, journals and other sources. The books included in the lists which follow are not to be regarded as set texts. They have been selected as examples of the type of resources which may be found useful in dealing with topics specified in the specification. It is not envisaged that all of the material listed will be used. The list is clearly not exhaustive; new books in this field are appearing all the time. Teachers are advised to consult current publishers lists and to inspect any book before ordering a class set. The number in each reference is the International Standard Book Number (ISBN). Where no ISBN is given, the book may currently be out of print. Most books in print are listed, with their current prices and often with readers reviews, in the website http//www.amazon.co.uk Many other relevant titles will be found at that site. User Ratings are given on a scale of: 3 ticks excellent 2 ticks good 1 tick okay klm Copyright 2008 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. 1
Top 5 most recommended texts in support of Unit L: Islam 2 The Life of the Prophet Armstrong, K. Muhammad: Prophet For Our Time Harper 2007 0007232489 Easy to read, very up-todate Ayoub, M. Islam: Faith and History One World 2004 1-85168-350X Early chapters on history Publishers only SCM 2006 033404032 Excellent introduction Hewer, C. T. R. Understanding Islam: The First Ten Steps Lings, M. Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources Ramadan, T. The Messenger: The Meanings of the Life of Muhammad Islamic Texts Society 1991 094662125X Classic source text Allan Lane 2007 0713999608 Written from an Islamic perspective Copyright 2008 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. klm 2
Teacher Resource Bank / GCE Religious Studies / Resources List Unit L: Islam 2: The Life of the Prophet / Version 1.0 Additional and Alternative Resources For Pupils in support of Unit L: Islam 2 Life of the Prophet There are numerous books with single chapters on the life of the Prophet which are not included on this list, but which would be of value to pupils. Brown, D. A New Introduction to Islam Blackwell 2004 0631216049 Very good extension reading Cleary, T. Wisdom of the Prophet Shambhala s Inc Cook, M. Muhammad Oxford University Esposito, J. Islam: The Straight Path Oxford 1998 9 780195 112344 Kennedy, H. The Prophet and the Age of the Caliphates Lings, M. Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources 2001 1570628254 Anthology of sayings 1983 0192876058 Quite complex but some good extension material Good extension reading: Scholarly and comprehensive Longman 2004 0582405254 Early chapters only. Extension reading Islamic Texts Society 1991 094662125X Maqsood, R. M. Teach Yourself Islam Hodder and Stoughton 2006 0340928131 Excellent introduction Mernissi, F. Women and Islam Blackwell 1993 0631215174 A feminist Biography of Muhammad Momen, M. An introduction to Shi i Islam Yale 1985 0300035314 Some material of value on rise of Shi a Islam Newby, G. D. A Concise Encyclopaedia of Islam Oneworld s 2002 1851682953 Very useful basic reference book klm Copyright 2008 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. 3
Additional and Alternative Resources For Pupils in support of Unit K: World Religions 2 Islam 1 Rippin, A. Muslims: Their Religious Beliefs and Practices Routledge 2005 0415348889 Good Ruthven, M. Islam in the World Oxford University Ruthven, M. Islam: A Very Short Introduction Oxford University Watt, W. M. & Introduction to the Qur an Edinburgh University Bell, R. Watton, V. Islam Hodder and Stoughton 2006 0195305035 Advanced reading 2000 0192853899 Chapter 2 1995 0748605975 Advanced reading but useful for depth 1993 0340587954 Accessible Williams, J. A. The Word of Islam Thames and Hudson 1994 0500277710 Anthology including extracts from Qur an, Hadith, Shari a and Fiqh Copyright 2008 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. klm 4