ABSTRACT

The theological and philosophical bases of the beliefs are clearly presented with their history, development, expression and everyday practice. It is written by international specialists in a scholarly but non-technical style.

chapter 1|6 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|16 pages

Early Islam

chapter 3|25 pages

Islam in North Africa

chapter 4|14 pages

Islam in Iran

chapter 7|17 pages

China’s Muslims

chapter 9|14 pages

Islam in the Middle East

chapter 10|16 pages

Islam in Tropical Africa to c. 1900

chapter 12|22 pages

Islam in Contemporary Europe

chapter 13|20 pages

Islam in North America