The A-to-z Of Islam Book

"A concise dictionary of Islamic history, religion, philosophy and political movements."

The A to Z of Islam is a handy quick-reference on both the message and the spread of Islam from its beginnings in Mecca and Medina in the 6th century to its growth into a major world religion. Various aspects of Islam are covered in crisp, alphabetically arranged entries, spanning its history, religion, philosophy and political and spiritual movements, including:
* The essential articles of Islamic faith and way of life;
* Sources of Islamic law and theology;
* The different Islamic schools of philosophy;
* Shia ite and Sunni Muslims; and other sects and communities;
* Influential Islamic theologians, scholars, political and cultural leaders;
* Islamic traditions, prayers and pilgrimages, beliefs, rituals and ceremonies;
* Important Islamic cultural, religion and historic centres;
* Significant political developments, military battles and important Islamic dynasties.