ABSTRACT

The essays in this volume deal with three fundamental problems in Islamic civilization; the growth among Muslims of a consciousness of belonging to a culture; the unity of Muslim civilization as expressed in literature, political thought, attitude to science and urban structure; and the interaction of Islam with other civilizations.

part 1|30 pages

Introduction

chapter |30 pages

The Profile of Muslim Civilization

part 2|49 pages

Growth

chapter 3|22 pages

Arab Culture

part 3|79 pages

Expressions

chapter 4|15 pages

The Koran

chapter 6|16 pages

Muslim World View and Muslim Science

chapter 7|14 pages

Government in Islam

chapter 8|18 pages

The Structure of the Muslim Town

part 4|88 pages

Encounters

chapter 9|9 pages

Islam and Hellenism

chapter 10|17 pages

Firdausî's Concept of History