A Concise Encyclopedia of Islam
Author | : Gordon Newby |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 198 |
Release | : 2013-10-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781780744773 |
ISBN-13 | : 1780744773 |
Rating | : 4/5 (773 Downloads) |
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 198 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.