Glossary of Islam
Download or Read eBook Glossary of Islam PDF written by Dominique Sourdel and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2007-03-22 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Dominique Sourdel |
Publisher | : Edinburgh University Press |
Total Pages | : 191 |
Release | : 2007-03-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780748629428 |
ISBN-13 | : 0748629424 |
Rating | : 4/5 (28 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Glossary of Islam by : Dominique Sourdel
Book excerpt: This concise, accessible glossary of key Islamic terms is written by two of France's most eminent scholars of Islam. It offers brief explanations of the core background elements required by those beginning the study of Islam and covers the following:* Famous historical figures* Theological schools* Juridicial schools* Qur'anic symbols and themes* Religious rites and institutionsFocusing primarily on classical Islam, the historical references are mainly to the Sunni, Arab and Ottoman realms. This short book is an ideal text for those new to the subject of Islamic Studies and Islamic and Middle Eastern History.