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There is no other single-volumes work in Print encompassing the beliefs, practices. history and culture of the Islamic world , whose faithful number some 800 million today. At its political Zenith Islam comprises and empire reaching from the Indus to the Atlantic. Today , it is perhaps the most vigorous of the world religions, and its impact on the political and social history at the beginning of the new millennium is proving profound. All aspects of religious belief, ritual practices,prayer, singficant political movement spiritual and political leaders, art, architecture, sects, law,social institution, history,ethnography, nations and states,languages, medicine, science and major cities and centres of learning are coverd. A chronology,maps, dyastic charts, diagrams of the Hajj and the branches of Islam are included,together with a recommended bibliography. The CONCISE ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF ISLAM is written by a scholar for the general reader and researcher,without assuming any prior knowledge of the subject. Detailed cross-references lead the reader in to deeper knowledge of Islam, whatever his starting point. Many quotations, and hitherto untranslated prayers, support the religious and philosphical entries. Cyril Glasse has a deep personal acquaintance with the Muslim world and its heritage,This work is the result of a lifetimes`s study and has been substantially revised and updated since its first publication. In its first edition, the work won workdwide respect for its research, Claruty, read -ability and grace of writing and understanding of both the current Islamic scene wordwide and its complex past.SOME PRESS COMMENTS ON THE ORIGINAL EDITION. "This beautifuully illustrated book is a feast of fact and insight."Washington Post "Erudute, accurate and comprehensive." Daily Telegraph "A faithful guide: Islam unveiled.This invaluable Encyclopaedia of Islam.... serves as an indispensible guide."Sunday Times "It is a magnificent achievment in its own right,a wealth of information about Muslim history and Culture."The Independent "Cyril Glasse....has achieved a miracle, 1,200 readable entries .He deals with Islam not Merely as a religion but also as a culture."The Economist.
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