An Illustrated History of Islam The story of Islamic religion, culture and civilization, from the time of the Prophet to the modern day, shown in over 180 photographs,9781780191522

An Illustrated History of Islam The story of Islamic religion, culture and civilization, from the time of the Prophet to the modern day, shown in over 180 photographs

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Edition: Illus.
ISBN13: 9781780191522
ISBN10: 1780191529
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2012-09-16
Publisher(s): Southwater
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Summary

With Muslims statistically representing around a quarter of the global population - some 1.4 billion people - Islam is a powerful force in today¿s world. This book offers a chronological history of the main events that have shaped the Islamic religion since the year of Muhammad¿s birth in 570. Topics include the preservation of the Prophet¿s sayings; laws and scholars; mathematics, medicine and astronomy; the Islamic Renaissance in Spain; Islam in Asia; and radical Islam. A useful glossary of Arabic terms is also included.With over 180 paintings and photographs, this sumptuously illustrated book is a valuable introduction to the history of Muslim civilization.

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