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Overview
This work, a dictionary as well as a glossary, attempts to cover the entire field of Islam. It is a comprehensive, profusely cross-referenced sourcebook intended for the student, scholar, and general reader, whether Muslim or non-Muslim. Its terms are those that readers are most likely to encounter in books on Islam. Also included are brief biographies of eminent Muslims and Islamic scholars throughout the ages, which will provide a ready reference to authorities normally cited.Synopsis
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.
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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)