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Author Sourdel, Dominique.

Title A glossary of Islam / Dominique Sourdel and Janine Sourdel-Thomine ; translated by Caroline Higgitt.

Publication Info. Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, 2007.

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Description 1 online resource (187 pages)
Physical Medium polychrome
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Summary This concise, accessible glossary of key Islamic terms is written by two of France's most eminent scholars of Islam. It offers brief explanations of the core background elements required by those beginning the study of Islam and covers the following:" Famous historical figures" Theological schools" Juridicial schools" Qur'anic symbols and themes" Religious rites and institutionsFocusing primarily on classical Islam, the historical references are mainly to the Sunni, Arab and Ottoman realms. This short book is an ideal text for those new to the subject of Islamic Studies and Islamic and Middle.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Language Translated from the French, with some Arabic.
Subject Islam -- Dictionaries.
Islam.
Genre/Form Dictionaries.
Subject Islam -- Terminology.
Islam -- Terminology.
Arabic language -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc.
Arabic language.
Genre/Form Glossaries, vocabularies, etc.
Electronic books.
Terminology.
Electronic books.
Dictionaries.
Controlled vocabularies.
Controlled vocabularies.
Added Author Sourdel-Thomine, Janine.
Added Title Vocabulaire de l'Islam. English https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2007144824
Other Form: Print version: Sourdel, Dominique. A Glossary of Islam. Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, ©2007 9780748621385
ISBN 9780748629428 (electronic book)
0748629424 (electronic book)
9780748621385
0748621385