Dr. Mohammad Seddon Knihy

A stunning visual study of one of the world's great and diverse religions.

Islam is a powerful force in today's world, and this authoritative and beautiful volume offers an overview of Islamic history from the time of the Prophet in 570 to the present day. It explores the development of Islam in different parts of the world, and inlcudes a cultural timeline of the main events that have shaped the religion.

A history of the faith and its spiritual traditions, teachings and texts, and holy sites.

An introduction to history, beliefs and doctrines of Islamic worship, religious practices and Muslim life.

An in-depth study of the history, ideology, culture and traditions of Islam, discussing the core beliefs, practices and sacred texts central to the religion, and an exploration of Islamic artistic and architectural achievements, shown in 1000 photographs and paintings.