Cyril Glassé Libri

Offering over 1,500 entries, this revised and updated encyclopedia presents a comprehensive exploration of Islam. Renowned for its readability, the new edition by Cyril Glasse features a fresh larger format, making it an accessible resource for understanding the complexities of one of the world's major religions. This extensive study serves as an invaluable reference for both scholars and general readers interested in Islamic culture, beliefs, and history.

This volume encompasses the beliefs, practices, history and culture of the Islamic world. Entries cover subjects including all aspects of religious belief, ritual practices, prayer, seers, spiritual and political leaders, art, architecture, sects, laws, social institutions, history, ethnography, nations, languages, science and major cities, and centres of learning. It aims to provide a source and background for understanding of current events in the Islamic world and the complex past.