By focuses on the inner spiritual meaning of the religion of Islam, this pioneering reference work, written for the academics, researchers, are serious general reader, provides a profound initiation into the fundamental spiritual experiences, beliefs rituals traditions, and the way of life in Islam.
This comprehensive Encyclopedia, arranged in the traditional A-Z format, is the first reference of this scale and scope. In nearly 1,000 entries, the Encyclopedia not only examines the well-established topics but also looks at the social, economic, linguistic, and anthropological subjects that are essential for the complete understanding of this great religion. |