Classical Islam

A Sourcebook of Religious Literature

Norman Calder, Jawid Mojaddedi, Andrew Rippin, Norman Calder, Jawid Mojaddedi, Andrew Rippin

• Publisher: Routledge
• Year: 2012
• Print ISBN:
  9780415505079
• eBook ISBN:
  9781136186776
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: Middle Eastern Literary Collections

This definitive sourcebook presents more than sixty authoritative new translations of key Islamic texts. Edited and translated by three leading specialists, Classical Islam features eight thematically-linked sections covering the Qur'?n and its interpretation, the life of Muhammad, had?th, law, theology, mysticism and Islamic history. The new edition has been expanded to cover a fuller range of material illustrating the growth of Islamic thought from its seventh-century origins through to the end of the medieval period. It includes illustrations, a glossary, extensive bibliography and explanatory prefaces for each text. Classical Islam is an essential resource for the study of early and medieval Islam and its legacy.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Half Title page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• List of Figures
• Preface
•  Notes  for the reader
• Map: Centres of Muslim learning in medieval times
• Part One Formation and salvation history
• Part Two Elaboration of the tradition
• Glossary-Index