A Concise Childrens Encyclopedia Of Islam

Author : Gordon Newby
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1780744773
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Concise Encyclopedia of Islam written by Gordon Newby and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering everything from Adam to Zakariyyah, this concise reference guide is designed specifically for readers and students who wish to learn more about the world's fastest-growing religion. Fully illustrated, the book contains hundreds of alphabetically arranged entries which give succinct yet authoritative information on everything from the Qur'an and its origins to the role of Islam in the USA. It offers even-handed coverage of the different schools of belief, while featuring photographs, a timeline, and a guide to further reading.

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ISBN 13 : 9789960993027
Total Pages : 253 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Concise Children's Encyclopedia of Islam written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Cyril Glassé
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 760 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Concise Encyclopædia of Islam written by Cyril Glassé and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 760 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first edition of the Encyclopaedia won worldwide acclaim. As a western scholar of the Islamic faith, Cyril Glassé straddle both cultures and has a respect for and an understanding of both the currrent Islamic world and its complex past. This unique single-volume work covers the contemporary Islamic scene, which includes a substantial entry on the Taliban. This new edition also contains an extensively revised chronology which spans the history of Islam, from its origins through developments in the Muslim world today.

Author : Cyril Glassé
Publisher : Harper San Francisco
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 486 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Concise Encyclopedia of Islam written by Cyril Glassé and published by Harper San Francisco. This book was released on 1991 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Gerhard Bowering
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691134847
Total Pages : 704 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Princeton Encyclopedia of Islamic Political Thought written by Gerhard Bowering and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In 2012, the year 1433 of the Muslim calendar, the Islamic population throughout the world was estimated at approximately a billion and a half, representing about one-fifth of humanity. In geographical terms, Islam occupies the center of the world, stretching like a big belt across the globe from east to west."--P. vii.

Author : Dorrie O'Brien
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780988861206
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 500+ Islamic Words You Should Know to Stay Alive written by Dorrie O'Brien and published by . This book was released on 2013-04 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This encyclopedia of things Islamic has it all! A primer handbook/handy reference source for the newbie (and not-so-new, of course) looking to understand the terms, the history, the language, the philosophy, the organizations, the law, the founders, the present-day actors involved in Islam, and much more, from the Islamic debut in 610 to today, it has the words, phrases, jihad organizations, significant battles, ahadith, Qur'anic quotes, what Muslims wear and why, and much more, all in Romanized Islamic to English so you can "hear" how it sounds, see how everything is commonly spelled, and know what Islam has to say to the kafir (non-Muslim). Loaded with 'Net links and references to further reading! Not your standard encyclopedia; this one has a 'tude through the author's unique brand of explanations of Islamic plans for and effects on the Western world, how one subject is interlinked with another, how Islam worked in the past, and is working in the world today with the same goal in mind as back then: To conquer it."

Author : Salim Ayduz
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0199812578
Total Pages : 1149 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Science, and Technology in Islam written by Salim Ayduz and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2014 with total page 1149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The main reference source for questions of Islamic philosophy, science, and technology amongst Western engaged readers and academics in general and legal researchers in particular.

Author : E.J. van Donzel
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004505059
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Islamic Desk Reference written by E.J. van Donzel and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2022-01-17 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The growing demand for concise and factual information about the history and culture of Islam has now been met with the Islamic Desk Reference. This handy one-volume work contains a condensation of the subject-matter of The Encyclopaedia of Islam, the most prestigious and valuable reference work for Islamic studies published this century. In a brief, orderly and intelligible form the Islamic Desk Reference provides thus a unique and valuable quick reference tool for those interested in the religion, the believers and the countries of the Islamic world. All entries in the Islamic Desk Reference are given in English. Thus, names of Arabic origin which in the West were corrupted to another spelling, e.g. Ibn Sina to Avicenna, al-Kuhl to alcohol, are found under the latter term. The Islamic Desk Reference contains maps, diagrams and genealogical tables for easy reference, and illustrations.

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Download or read book The Encyclopaedia of Islam written by and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0744031044
Total Pages : 659 pages
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Download or read book The Islam Book written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 659 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about the history and traditions of the Islamic faith in The Islam Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Islam in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Islam Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Islam, with: - Images of Islamic art, architecture, calligraphy, and historical artifacts - Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts - A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout - Straightforward text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding The Islam Book is a comprehensive guide essential to understanding the world’s fastest-growing religion - aimed at self-educators after a trustworthy account and religious studies students wanting to gain an overview. Here you’ll find clear factual writing offering insight into terms like Sharia law, the Caliphate, and jihad; Sunni and Shia divisions; and Sufi poetry and music. Your Islam Questions, Simply Explained This essential guide to Islam covers every aspect of the Muslim faith and its history – from the life of the Prophet Muhammad and the teachings of the Koran to Islam in the 21st century. If you thought it was difficult to learn about one of the world’s major religions, The Islam Book presents key information in an easy to follow layout. Find out about modern issues such as fundamentalism, the work of peaceful traditionalists, modernizers, and women's rights campaigners, as well as the central tenets of Islam, such as prayer, fasting, and pilgrimage. The Big Ideas Series With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Islam Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.