An introduction to Islamic law which combines Western and Islamic views.

This introduction to modern Arabic literature, from the beginning of the 19th century to the beginning of the 21st, develops themes such as the interaction of the classical Arabic literary tradition (and, to a lesser extent, the parallel oral tradition) with literary forms derived from the West.

Provides a survey of medieval Islamic medicine, offering insights to the role of medicine and physicians in medieval Islamic culture. This work is organised around five topics: the emergence of medieval Islamic medicine and its intense cross-pollination wi

Offers a survey of the formative period of Sufism - the main mystical tradition in Islam - from the ninth to the eleventh century. This book strikes a balance between social and intellectual history; identifies and articulates questions of interest to scho

There are no official creeds in Islam, but there is broad agreement in mainstream Sunnite Islam about the chief doctrines. Over the centuries these have been expressed in creeds and have been widely recognised and used for instruction. In this book Professor Watt introduces the history of the creeds and takes the student through a selection of the main ones in translation. Explanatory notes and a single Shi'ite creed are also given in this useful and informative survey.

This introduction to modern Arabic literature, from the beginning of the 19th century to the beginning of the 21st, develops themes such as the interaction of the classical Arabic literary tradition (and, to a lesser extent, the parallel oral tradition) with literary forms derived from the West.

Provides a survey of medieval Islamic medicine, offering insights to the role of medicine and physicians in medieval Islamic culture. This work is organised around five topics: the emergence of medieval Islamic medicine and its intense cross-pollination wi

This introduction to the archaeology of the Islamic world traces the history of the discipline from its earliest manifestations through to the present and evaluates the contribution made by archaeology to the understanding of key aspects of Islamic culture. The author argues that it is essential for the results of archaeological research to be more fully integrated into the wider historical study of the Islamic world. His organisation of the book into broad themes allows a focus on issues that are relevant across different regions and periods, and the broad geographical scope reflects the...

What made Muslim Spain a unique and successful society? Richard Hitchcock explores the background to its powerful legacy in the formation of modern Spain, using a chronological framework while constantly keeping in view the shifting social patterns caused by the changing balance between town and country, major and minor dynasties, foreign groupings and repeated invasions from North Africa. You'll learn about the main historical developments in depth, such as the self-defeating independence of the Taifas, the so-called 'Party Kings', and the prolonged colonisation of the Muslim subject...

Surveying the life, aims, character and inspiration of Muhammad, this classic introduction explains the history, form and chronology of the Qur'an, and gives the views of Muslim and Occidental scholars.