A Popular Dictionary of Islam

by Ian Richard Netton

This work, a dictionary as well as a glossary, attempts to cover the entire field of Islam. It is a comprehensive, profusely cross-referenced sourcebook intended for the student, scholar, and general reader, whether Muslim or non-Muslim. Its terms are those that readers are most likely to encounter in books on Islam. Also included are brief biographies of eminent Muslims and Islamic scholars throughout the ages, which will provide a ready reference to authorities normally cited.

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992