Reflects the interdisciplinary nature of Shi'ite studies. This title covers the birth of Shi'ism and traces its development. It consists of articles which explore the theologies and philosophical ideals of Shi'ism. It is devoted to Shi'ite law, with specia
Reflects the interdisciplinary nature of Shi'ite studies. This title covers the birth of Shi'ism and traces its development. It consists of articles w...
Reflecting the diversity of Islam, this collection focuses on the presence of Muslims in countries outside the traditionally conceived heartlands of the Islamic world. It focuses on the history of the arrival of Islam in such countries and the nature of th
Reflecting the diversity of Islam, this collection focuses on the presence of Muslims in countries outside the traditionally conceived heartlands of t...
In recent years, interest in Sufism - often regarded as the mystical dimension of Islam - has blossomed. Taught in European and American universities for many years, Sufism is an increasingly popular area of research in disciplines such as Islamic Studies, comparative religion, area studies, anthropology, history, and politics. In this new Routledge Major Work, the editor, a leading scholar in the field, has gathered in four volumes the canonical and the very best cutting-edge literature on Sufism to create an indispensable reference resource. The collection focuses on: origins and...
In recent years, interest in Sufism - often regarded as the mystical dimension of Islam - has blossomed. Taught in European and American universities ...
Jihad and martyrdom in Islam are topics which professors are called upon to teach, with increasing frequency. The recent interest stems naturally from 9/11, suicide bombings, and the general support for 'Jihad' of states such as Iran.
Jihad and martyrdom in Islam are topics which professors are called upon to teach, with increasing frequency. The recent interest stems naturally from...
The Islamic faith as practised in South-East Asia has always been marked by moderation & has incorporated elements of Buddhism, Hinduism & folk religions. This work offers a thorough survey of the distinctively tolerant Sunni Muslims in this diverse region of the world.
The Islamic faith as practised in South-East Asia has always been marked by moderation & has incorporated elements of Buddhism, Hinduism & folk religi...
The Prophetic traditions of Islam, which are commonly referred to as the Hadith (literally, ‘reports’), preserve the sum and substance of the corpus of anecdotes, statements, and deeds connected with the life of Muhammad. Together with the Qur’an, the Hadith provide Islam with its principal scriptural sources.
This new four-volume collection from Routledge brings together the best and most influential western scholarship on the Hadith and the classical literature that surrounds it. It is an indispensable reference resource for scholar and student alike.
The Prophetic traditions of Islam, which are commonly referred to as the Hadith (literally, ‘reports’), preserve the sum and substance of the c...
Islamic law is a legal tradition entrenched within a religious context; it is one of the most intriguing and fascinating areas of Islamic Studies. Many practitioners of Islam believe that their lives should be governed by a divinely revealed and sanctioned form of law that affects every aspect of their daily routines. Thus, whether it be a conventional religious act such as prayer, a customary practice such as marriage, or commercial activities such as trade, all these activities are determined by their legal validity within the Islamic law. Islamic law has developed over many centuries of...
Islamic law is a legal tradition entrenched within a religious context; it is one of the most intriguing and fascinating areas of Islamic Studies. Man...
There are more Muslims â over 400 million â in South Asia than in any other region in the world. Many of the most important political, intellectual and spiritual developments within Islam have had their origins, or have flourished, in the area, and Muslims from the region have played important roles in the global history of Islam. Pakistan was specifically created to provide a homeland for South Asiaâs Muslim population, and its trials and tribulations over the past 60 years have been carefully watched by Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Muslims constitute Indiaâs...
There are more Muslims â over 400 million â in South Asia than in any other region in the world. Many of the most important politi...
Islam developed over the course of its history one of the world's most innovative and interesting scientific and medical traditions, a civilization which was once surprisingly open to foreign influences, and eager to engage with the proverbial Other.
Islam developed over the course of its history one of the world's most innovative and interesting scientific and medical traditions, a civilization wh...
This is a new four-volume collection from Routledge s Critical Concepts in Islamic Studies series. It brings together in one mini library the canonical and the best cutting-scholarship to explore the complex relationship between Islam and religious diversity.
The collection is supplemented with a full index, and includes an introduction to each volume, newly written by the editor, which places the assembled materials in their historical and intellectual context.
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This is a new four-volume collection from Routledge s Critical Concepts in Islamic Studies series. It brings together in one mini library the canon...
