The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Islam: A Comprehensive Guide to the History, Philosophy and Practice of Islam: A Comprehensive Guide to the History, ... with More Than 500 Beautiful Illustrations - Hardcover

Charles Phillips; Mohammed Seddon; Raana Bokhari

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0754819558 ISBN 13: 9780754819554

Publisher: Lorenz Books, 2010

Synopsis

In the contemporary world the Islamic community represents around 1.4 billion people or twenty five percent of teh global population. Geographically, Muslims are in the majority in 57 countries and they represent significant minorities in many others. The worldwide Muslim community today encompass a wide range of ethnic, national, linguistic, theological , political and socio-economical backgrounds. This book comprehensively explores the life and work of Muhammad, the history of Islam, Islamic beliefs and doctrine, and religious practices and worship. Beautifully illustrated with more than 500 full-colour paintings, artworks, maps and photographs, and including a helpful glossary at the end, this book offers a comprehensive introductionto and overview of a complex and often misunderstood religion. It is the perfect introduction for general readers new to Islam, and a handy resource for students and scholars alike.

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About the Author

Dr Mohammad Seddon obtained his PhD in Religious Studies at Lancaster University and is currently Lecturer in Muslim Studies at the Department of Theology and Religious Studies, University of Chester. He is a former Research Fellow at the Islamic Foundation, Leicester, and is an Executive Member of the Association of Muslim Social Scientists (UK). His research interests are historical and contemporary issues relating to Islam and British Muslim communities. He has published a number of related works and books including British Museums: Loyalty and Belonging (2003) and British Muslims Between Assimilation and Segregation: Historical, Legal & Social Realities (2004). Raana Bokhari is a PhD student in Religious Studies. She has lectured on Islam and Muslim women in particular, and worked as a Research Associate at Lancaster University in education and social exclusion. She is the author of several articles on Gujarati Muslim women in Leicester, England.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lorenz Books
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0754819558
• ISBN 13: 9780754819554
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256