A Concise Encyclopedia of Islam - Softcover

Newby, Gordon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1851682953 ISBN 13: 9781851682959

Publisher: Oneworld Publications, 2002

Synopsis

Covering everything from Adam to Zakariyyah, this concise reference guide is designed specifically for readers and students who wish to learn more about the world's fastest-growing religion. Fully illustrated, the book contains hundreds of alphabetically arranged entries which give succinct yet authoritative information on everything from the Qur'an and its origins to the role of Islam in the USA. With even-handed coverage of the different schools of belief, and a timeline and guide to further reading, this is an indispensable and inexpensive guide to the Islamic faith.

About this title

About the Author

Gordon D. Nerby is Professor of Middle Eastern Studies and Director of the Institute for Comparative and International Studies at Emory University, Atlanta, USA. He has won several awards and honours for his work on the history of the Middle East, and is the author of several books and numerous articles on this subject.

From the Back Cover

• Covers key people, places, rituals, texts and art
• Extends from the origins of the faith to the present day
• Features extensive cross-referencing, a chronology, and a thematic bibliography and index
• Fully illustrated with maps and photographs.

From the birth of the Prophet Muhammad to the growth of Islam in the United States, this comprehensive yet concise encyclopedia captures the full scope of the Muslim faith in an accessible and direct manner.

Containing over 1000 entries, with each definition presented in clear and straightforward language, this indispensable encyclopedia offers objective coverage of all the different branches and movements within Islam, including the Sunnî, Shî’î, and Sûfî traditions. The entries in this book explain key historical concepts from jihad to the Hajj, and outline the achievements of figures from Rumi to Malcolm X.

With a detailed introduction and useful timeline, this book serves as both an authoritative reference tool and an introduction to the world’s fastest-growing faith; it will prove invaluable to students, scholars, and all those who simply wish to learn more about the rich heritage of Islam.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oneworld Publications
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1851682953
• ISBN 13: 9781851682959
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288