Major Works Books

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31. Caliphs and their Non-Muslim Subjects

    A Critical Study of the Covenant of 'Umar

    By A S Tritton

    Originally published in 1939. After the death of Muhammad his community was ruled by three caliphs who kept their capital as Medina, the City of the Prophet. Under the rule of the caliphs those who did not confess the Muslim faith were under certain restrictions both in public and private life....

    Published December 2nd 2010 by Routledge
32. The Jews of Islam

    By Bernard Lewis

    Against a vivid background of Jewish and Islamic history, Bernard Lewis portrays the Judaeo-Islamic tradition – a cultural relationship parallel to the Judaeo-Christian heritage. He traces its origins in the early Middle Ages, its flowering, and its ending, followed by the incorporation of most of...

    Published December 2nd 2010 by Routledge
33. Islamic Medicine

    By Muhammad Salim Khan

    Originally published in 1986, this volume deals with the historical, philosophical and psychological concepts found in Islamic medical practices, and covers Islamic ideas on physiological, pathological, curative and preventative medicine. This was the first systematic study of Islamic medicine...

    Published December 2nd 2010 by Routledge
34. Studies on the Civilization of Islam

    By H.A.R. Gibb

    Originally published in 1962, this book presents important studies on the history, literature and religion of the Islamic peoples as well as an appraisal of contemporary intellectual currents in the Middle East. Part I interprets the basic political and cultural development in medieval Islam, set...

    Published December 2nd 2010 by Routledge
35. Aspects of Islamic Civilization

    As Depicted in the Original Texts

    By A J Arberry

    Originally published in 1964, this volume gathers together extracts from many of Arberry’s best-known works and supplements them with a selection of previously unpublished translations. The material therefore presents a vivid picture of the richness and variety of Islamic civilization from its...

    Published December 2nd 2010 by Routledge
36. The Pen and the Faith

    Eight Modern Muslim Writers and the Qur'an

    By Kenneth Cragg

    What is happening in Islam is of concern to more than Muslims. The Qur’an is the prime possession of Muslims: how then, are they reading and understanding their sacred Book today? This volume, originally published in 1985, examines eight writers from India, Egypt, Iran and Senegal. Their way with...

    Published December 2nd 2010 by Routledge
37. Muslim Law

    An Historical Introduction to the Law of Inheritance

    By Alexander David Russell

    This volume, orginally published in 1925, outlines the historical development of the Muslim law of inheritance in pre-Islamic Law. It discusses the ranking of heirs and guardians, reforms introduced by Muhammad, subsequent development of the law, and rise of the orthodox schools. ...

    Published December 2nd 2010 by Routledge
38. Science, Democracy and Islam

    And other essays

    By Humayun Kabir

    This group of essays concentrates on the themes of freedom and democracy. The author argues that the pursuit of scientific culture is dependent on a religious culture, of which he regards Islam as one of the finest examples....

    Published December 2nd 2010 by Routledge
39. Colloquial Persian

    3rd Edition

    By Abdi Rafiee

    Series: Colloquial Series

    Colloquial Persian is easy to use and completely up-to-date! Specially written by an experienced teacher for self-study or class use, the course offers you a step-by-step approach to written and spoken Persian. No prior knowledge of the language is required. What makes this new edition of...

    Published November 25th 2010 by Routledge
40. Colloquial Polish

    The Complete Course for Beginners, 3rd Edition

    By Bolesław Mazur

    Series: Colloquial Series

    Colloquial Polish is easy to use and completely up-to-date! Specially written by an experienced teacher for self-study or class use, the course offers you a step-by-step approach to written and spoken Polish. No prior knowledge of the language is required. What makes this new edition of...

    Published November 18th 2010 by Routledge