The A to Z of Islam

Download or read book The A to Z of Islam written by Ludwig W. Adamec and published by A to Z Guide Series. This book was released on 2002 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Largely concentrating on influential individuals, institutions, and groups of people within Islam, Adamec (Middle Eastern studies, U. of Arizona) offers entries that discuss important historical information about Islam from its founding in the (Christian) year 610 to the current time. While brief biographies form the bulk of the material, there are also entries on philosophical and legal concepts, important geographical sites, and other pertinent information. Adamec includes a chronology of Islam that lists important events and the development of philosophical and political movements. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR