Book description
Islam today is a truly global faith, yet it remains somewhat of an
enigma to many of us. Each and every day our newspapers are saturated
with references to Islam; Quran, Taliban, Hijab, Fatwa, Allah, Sunni,
Jihad, Shia, the list goes on. But how much do we really understand? Are
we, in fact,
mis
understanding? The Penguin Dictionary of Islam
provides complete, impartial answers. It includes extensive coverage of
the historical formations of the worldwide Muslim community and
highlights key modern Muslim figures and events. Understanding Islam is
vital to understanding our world and this text is the definitive
authority, designed for both general and academic readers. Professor
Azim Nanji is director of the Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) in
London. Nanji has taught in academic instutions in the US and Canada and
was formerly professor and chair of the Department of Religion at the
University of Florida. He has published numerous articles and
co-authored and edited several books including Mapping Islamic Studies
and The Muslim Almanac. He sits on the editorial board for The
Encyclopaedia of Religion.
