Islam An Illustrated Historical Overview

Presents the history of Islam, from the revelation of the Koran to the present, from the Prophet Muhammad to the Ayatollah Khomeini, & from Saladin to Anwar el-Sadat. It explains the fundamental principles of Muslim belief, including justice, ethics, & mysticism, ideas about Allah & prayer, Imans, qadi, mufti, human rights, & the role of women. The book offers insight into everyday life, customs, festivals, art, philosophy, scholarly achievements, madrasahs, & mosques, past & present, ranging from the Maghreb to Arabia, from southeast Asia & Africa to the diaspora in Europe & the U.S. It includes a listing of Islamic museums around the world, a chronology, a bibliography; & an extensive glossary. 200+ color illustrations.Weiss, Walter M. is the author of 'Islam An Illustrated Historical Overview', published 2000 under ISBN 9780756786960 and ISBN 0756786967.