THE A-Z OF ISLAM

THE TOZ/7 OF ISLAM “A concise dictionary of Islamic history, religion, philosophy and political movements.” The A to Z of Islam is a handy quick-reference on both the message and the spread of Islam from its beginnings in Mecca and Medina in the 6th century to its growth into a major world religion. Various aspects of Islam are covered in crisp, alphabetically arranged entries, spanning its history, religion, philosophy and political and spiritual movements, including:

■ ■ ■ The essential articles of Islamic faith and way of life; Sources of Islamic law and theology; The different Islamic schools of philosophy;

■ Shi’ite and Sunni Muslims; and other sects and communities;

■ Influential Islamic theologians, scholars, political and cultural leaders;

■ Islamic traditions, prayers and pilgrimages, beliefs, rituals and ceremonies;

■ Important Islamic cultural, religion and historic centres;

■ Significant political developments, military battles and important Islamic dynasties. This book will enable readers to understand in a perspective Islam’s contemporary philosophical trends as well as the social and political responses by Islamic movements to issues of 21st-century politics, such as the inroads of Westerniza-tion in the Islamic world. A chronology highlights important Islamic milestones till the end of the 20th century. The book is rounded-off with a comprehensive bibliography which guides interested readers to in-depth knowledge resources on various topics.

• AUTHOR:LUDWIG W. ADAMEC
• PUBLICATION: VISION BOOKS
• ISBN 81-7094-541-0