A Popular Dictionary of Islam

by Ian Richard Netton

Overview

Both a dictionary and a glossary of terms that attempts to cover the entire field of Islam. Also included are brief biographies of eminent Muslims and Islamic scholars throughout the ages, providing a ready reference to authorities normally cited.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780700710461
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/16/1997
Series:	Popular Dictionaries of Religion
Edition description:	New
Pages:	284
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

A POPULAR DICTIONARY OF Islam; Copyright; Preface And Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; How to Use This Dictionary; A Popular Dictionary of Islam; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y; Z; Guide to Further Reading;

Editorial Reviews

A comprehensive general sourcebook for students, scholars, and general readers, both Muslim and non-Muslim, surveying and introducing diverse aspects of Islam's religion, ritual, theology, philosophy, law, history, art and architecture, etc.--including individual entries for each of the 114 chapters (suras) of the Qur'an. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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