The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Islam: A Comprehensive Guide to the History, Philosophy and Prcatice of Islam Around the World, With More Than 500 Beautiful Illustrations - Couverture rigide

Bokhari, Raana & Phillips Charles & Seddon Moham

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ISBN 10 : 0754819558 ISBN 13 : 9780754819554

Editeur : Lorenz Books, 2010

Synopsis

This is a comprehensive and magnificently illustrated encyclopedia of the Islamic faith, its history, philosophy and religious practice. It offers an insightful overview of Islamic beliefs, teachings, texts and traditions, and an exploration of the Qur'an as the revealed word of God and as a sacred text. It discusses Islamic worship, religious practices and Muslim life, and discusses the significance of holy sites, prayer, fasting and pilgrimage. It is an unparalleled reference book for the general reader, superbly illustrated with over 500 colour paintings, photographs, artworks and maps. In the contemporary world the Islamic community is represented by around 1.4 billion people or twenty five percent of the global population. To understand the religion of Islam it is essential to comprehend the prophet Muhammad, his message, his life and the early medieval Arabian society into which he was born. This book comprehensively explores the life and work of Muhammad, the history of Islam, Islamic beliefs and doctrine, and religious practices and worship.Illustrated with more than 500 full-colour paintings, artworks, maps and photographs, and including a helpful glossary at the end, this book offers an introduction to and overview of a complex and often misunderstood religion. It is perfect for general readers new to Islam, and a handy resource for students and scholars alike.

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur :

Dr Mohammad Seddon obtained his PhD in Religious Studies at Lancaster University and is currently Lecturer in Muslim Studies at the Department of Theology and Religious Studies, University of Chester. He is a former Research Fellow at the Islamic Foundation, Leicester, and is an Executive Member of the Association of Muslim Social Scientists (UK). His research interests are historical and contemporary issues relating to Islam and British Muslim communities. He has published a number of related works and books including British Museums: Loyalty and Belonging (2003) and British Muslims Between Assimilation and Segregation: Historical, Legal & Social Realities (2004). Raana Bokhari is a PhD student in Religious Studies. She has lectured on Islam and Muslim women in particular, and worked as a Research Associate at Lancaster University in education and social exclusion. She is the author of several articles on Gujarati Muslim women in Leicester, England.

Présentation de l'éditeur :

In the contemporary world the Islamic community represents around 1.4 billion people or twenty five percent of teh global population. Geographically, Muslims are in the majority in 57 countries and they represent significant minorities in many others. The worldwide Muslim community today encompass a wide range of ethnic, national, linguistic, theological , political and socio-economical backgrounds. This book comprehensively explores the life and work of Muhammad, the history of Islam, Islamic beliefs and doctrine, and religious practices and worship. Beautifully illustrated with more than 500 full-colour paintings, artworks, maps and photographs, and including a helpful glossary at the end, this book offers a comprehensive introductionto and overview of a complex and often misunderstood religion. It is the perfect introduction for general readers new to Islam, and a handy resource for students and scholars alike.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Lorenz Books
• Date d'édition: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0754819558
• ISBN 13: 9780754819554
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 256