اسلام [4 جلد]: دایره‌المعارف جهانی [4 جلد]

One of the most popular and widespread religions in the world, Islam has attracted a great deal of attention in recent times, particularly in the Western world. With the ongoing tensions in the Middle East and a pervasive sense of hostility toward Arab Americans, there is ever increasing need to examine and understand Islam as a religion and historical force. Islam: A Worldwide Encyclopedia provides some 700 entries on Islam written by expert contributors that cover the religion from the birth of Islam to the present time. The set also includes 16 pages of color images per volume that serve to illustrate the diverse expressions of this important religious tradition. Each entry begins with a basic introduction, followed by a general discussion of the subject and a conclusion. Each entry also features a further readings list for readers. In addition to supplying a comprehensive, authoritative overview of Islam, this work also specifically addresses many controversial related issues, including jihad, violence in Islam, polygamy, and apostasy. This expansive four-volume encyclopedia presents a broad introduction to Islam that enables learning about the fundamental role of Islam in world history and promotes greater respect for cultural diversity.One of the most popular and widespread religions in the world, Islam has attracted a great deal of attention in recent times, particularly in the Western world. With the ongoing tensions in the Middle East and a pervasive sense of hostility toward Arab Americans, there is ever increasing need to examine and understand Islam as a religion and historical force. Islam: A Worldwide Encyclopedia provides some 700 entries on Islam written by expert contributors that cover the religion from the birth of Islam to the present time. The set also includes 16 pages of color images per volume that serve to illustrate the diverse expressions of this important religious tradition.Each entry begins with a basic introduction, followed by a general discussion of the subject and a conclusion. Each entry also features a further readings list for readers. In addition to supplying a comprehensive, authoritative overview of Islam, this work also specifically addresses many controversial related issues, including jihad, violence in Islam, polygamy, and apostasy. One of the most popular and widespread religions in the world, Islam has attracted a great deal of attention in recent times, particularly in the Western world. With the ongoing tensions in the Middle East and a pervasive sense of hostility toward Arab Americans, there is ever increasing need to examine and understand Islam as a religion and historical force. This title provides some 700 entries on Islam written by expert contributors that cover the religion from the birth of Islam to the present time. Each entry begins with a basic introduction, followed by a general discussion of the subject and a conclusion. Each entry also features a further readings list for readers. In addition to supplying a comprehensive, authoritative overview of Islam for high school students, general readers, and undergraduates, this work also specifically addresses many controversial related issues, including jihad, violence in Islam, polygamy, and apostasy Cover About the pagination of this eBook 9781610692175_Volume 1 Cover page Halftitle page Title page Copyright page Contents Alphabetical List of Entries Guide to Related Topics Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Chronology A B C D E 9781610692175_Volume 2 Halftitle page Title page Copyright page Contents Alphabetical List of Entries Guide to Related Topics F G H I 9781610692175_Volume 3 Halftitle page Title page Copyright page Contents Alphabetical List of Entries Guide to Related Topics J K L M N O P 9781610692175_Volume 4 Halftitle page Title page Copyright page Contents Alphabetical List of Entries Guide to Related Topics Q R S T U V W Y Z Glossary Select Bibliography About the Editor List of Contributors Index "This four-volume encyclopedia of Islam contains about 700 entries on concepts, principles, and topics related to art and literature; disciplines and fields of knowledge; the economy; ethics and philosophy; events; family and society; cities, states, countries, and regions; political and religious groups, organizations, schools, and movements; history; ideas, beliefs, concepts, and doctrines; political, religious, and cultural individuals, as well as prophets and scholars; institutions; the law; politics and society; the Quran; religious titles and offices; studies of Islam; terminology; things; women; and worship, prayer, and ritual."--Provided by publisher This expansive four-volume encyclopedia presents students and general readers with a broad introduction to Islam that enables learning about the fundamental role of Islam in world history and promotes greater respect for cultural diversity.