We are currently reviewing our options for U.S. trade to ensure compliance with the new tariffs

The Children of Rifaa

The Children of Rifaa In Search of a Moderate Islam

Paperback (30 Dec 2004)

Not available for sale

Out of stock

This service is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Publisher's Synopsis

In 1826, Rifaa el Tahtawi, a theologian in Cairo, arrived in Paris. His mission was to discover the secret of the scientific prowess of the West and find out if is was possible to reconcile the tenets of Islam with a modern and progressive outlook.

About the Publisher

Penguin Books

The first ten paperback Penguin books appeared in 1935 costing 6d each (the price of a packet of cigarettes). Since then the Penguin list has developed enormously, but still aims to bring the best writing to the widest possible audience. Penguin Paperbacks now range from Booker Prize-winning contemporary authors, to mass market bestsellers, with successful history, biography and general non-fiction as well.

Book information

ISBN: 9780143031277
Publisher: Penguin Books India Pvt Ltd
Imprint: Penguin Books
Pub date:
DEWEY: 297.27
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 296
Weight: -1g
Height: 200mm
Width: 140mm
Spine width: 40mm