A Glossary of Islam

by Raymond Tallis, Dominique Sourdel, Janine Sourdel-Thomine

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schools- Qur'anic symbols and themes- Religious rites and institutionsFocusing primarily on classical Islam, the historical references are...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0748621385
• ISBN13: 9780748621385
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.1" x 7.8"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher