The Complete Illustrated Guide To Islam

A Comprehensive Guide to the History, Philosophy and Practice of Islam Around the World

By: Raana Bokhari, Mohammad Seddon, Charles Phillips (Contribution by), Dr Riad Nourallah (Consultant Editor)

Hardcover | 1 June 2009

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Islam is a powerful force in today's world. Statistically, Muslims represent around a quarter of the global population, some 1.4 billion people.

This book offers a refreshing, balanced portrait of Islam, its core beliefs and doctrine, religious practices and its history.

An in-depth history of the Islamic faith, from Alla's revelations to Muhammad in the 7th century to the thriving Muslim world of the 21st century.
A fascinating overview of the spiritual aspects of Islam as well as its wider influence on social institutions - including marriage, the family, businesses, courts and government.
Describes the distinguishing features of the Sunni, Shia and Sufi denominations.
A stunning visual study of one of the world's great and diverse religions.

Features the traditions, teachings and texts central to the religion and discusses the significance of holy sites, prayer and pilgrimage.

It is an unparalleled reference book for the general reader, superbly illustrated with over 500 colour paintings, photographs, artworks and maps.

Author Biography: Dr Mohammad Seddon is currently lecturer in Muslim Studies at the University of Chester. He has published a number of related works including, British Muslims: Loyalty and Belonging (2003) and, British Muslims Between Assimilation and Segregation: Historical, Legal & Social Realities (2004).

Raana Bokhari has lectured on Islam and Muslim women in particular, and worked as a Research Associate in education and social exclusion. She is the author of several articles on Gujarati Muslim women in Leicester, England.

Charles Phillips, contributor, is author of more than 20 books, including histories of religion.

Dr Riad Nourallah, consultant , is Senior Lecturer at the Diplomatic Academy of London. He has a PhD from the University of Cambridge and has taught at the American University of Beirut, and Durham and Cambridge universities in the UK.

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