Books in the Critical Concepts in Islamic Studies series

Islam developed over the course of its history one of the world's most innovative and interesting scientific and medical traditions. This title presents a selection of works that illustrate the intellectual curiosity and theoretical vigour with which Arabs and non-Arabs living in the medieval Muslim world pursued scientific endeavours.

Islam, one of the world's great faiths, was born as a result of the revelation of the Qur'an to the Prophet Muhammad in Arabia. This book shares knowledge of the way in which Islamic thought developed from medieval times onwards. It takes together several issues that constitute a golden period of Islamic debate and intellectual inquiry.

A collection that features an informative introduction which presents an outline of the significance of the hadiths within the religious tradition, reviewing classical scholarship devoted to the literature of the traditions; and charts developments in the academic study of hadiths, summing up the state of the field.

The Islamic community in Southeast Asia is widely regarded as one of the most moderate and tolerant in the Muslim world. This title focuses on the historical, cultural, sociological, theological, and intellectual aspects of Islam in Southeast Asia.

Reflects the interdisciplinary nature of Shi'ite studies. This title covers the birth of Shi'ism and traces its development. It consists of articles which explore the theologies and philosophical ideals of Shi'ism. It is devoted to Shi'ite law, with special reference to the evolution of 'independent reasoning'.

Reflecting the diversity of Islam, this collection focuses on the presence of Muslims in countries outside the traditionally conceived heartlands of the Islamic world. It focuses on the history of the arrival of Islam in such countries and the nature of the way in which Islam is practised in such places.

Jihad (or 'struggle') and martyrdom in Islam have an ever-greater relevance in the world, but there remains a great deal of ignorance about these critical concepts. This title brings together a range of scholarly opinion to assist students who wish to unravel and understand the many historical constructions of jihadism and martyrology.

There are more Muslims - over 400 million - in South Asia than in any other region in the world. This title presents the early history of Islam in South Asia, including migration, conversion and Muslim dynasties, as well as religious developments.

Features articles from the field of Middle Eastern geography to create a continuing resource for scholars and students.

Organized into sections, this book discusses the origins and world view of political Islam and its relationship with issues of terrorism and democracy. This three-volume collection also includes case studies that examine the ideas, strategy, tactics, leadership and opposition to the movement both in the Middle East and in other parts of the world.

Sufism is often regarded as the mystical dimension of Islam. This title focuses on: origins and development; hermeneutics and doctrines; ritual, authority, and word; and modern Sufism.

Includes studies on the historical development of Islam, as well as key work on the situation in various regions and countries. This title focuses on religion and culture, and assembles materials on topics such as gender, family structures, class, poverty, and health. It gathers work on Muslim involvement in political life.

Islamic law is a legal tradition entrenched within a religious context; it is one of the most intriguing and fascinating areas of Islamic Studies. This title details the origins and sources of Islamic law. It examines the genesis of schools of law, their utilization of specific juristic methodologies, and their development of legal theory.