The Britannica Guide to the Islamic World
An essential introduction to one of the key cultural forces of the modern world.

The Britannica Guide to the Islamic World provides an unbiased and clear-sighted guide to the faith, history and politics of Islam, with an introduction by Ziauddin Sardar.

Exploring the beliefs, history and politics of Islam, The Britannica Guide to the Islamic World is a clear and unbiased reference resource, compiled by experts in the field. It introduces the ideas as well as the places at the centre of one of the most important religions of our time.

Founded in the seventh century by the prophet Mohammed, Islam has now spread across the world and every culture. Exploring Islamic history, beliefs and scriptures, it will be an invaluable and comprehensive guide to Muslim faith.

In addition, the Guide reveals the role that Islam plays today including the conflict in the Middle East, the rise of Islamism, and the divisions between the Sunni and Shi’ite sects.

CONTENTS:

•	Introduction
	Transition and Change in the Islamic World by Ziauddin Sardar
•	Part 1 — What is Islam?
	1. Who was Muhammad?
	2. The Foundations of Islam
	3. Islamic Thought, Beliefs, and Practice
•	Part 2 — Islamic World History
	4. The Age of Muhammad and the Caliphate
	5. The Flowering of Islam
	6. Expansion, Reform and Renewal
•	Part 3 — Islam in the Modern World
	7. Islamic Revivalism
	8. Islamist Fundamentalism
	9. The Twenty-first Century
•	Part 4 — The Islamic Arts
	10. Architecture
	11. Visual and decorative Arts
	12. Literature
•	Part 5 — Places — The Islamic World Today

	Glossary
	Index

Information:

-	Publisher: Constable & Robinson
	In North America: Running Press
-	Author: Text from Encyclopaedia Britannica, introduced by Ziauddin Sardar
-	414 pages, paperback
-	10 Illustrations
-	195 X 130 mm
-	ISBN 978 1 84529 819 7 (Constable & Robinson)
-	ISBN (Running Press)

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The Britannica Guide to the Islamic World An essential introduction to one of the key cultural forces of the modern world.

The Britannica Guide to the Islamic World
An essential introduction to one of the key cultural forces of the modern world.