The Oxford Dictionary of Islam

The Oxford Dictionary of Islam
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The Oxford Dictionary of Islam is a dictionary of Islam, with John Esposito as editor-in-chief.

Overview

It is designed for general readers with little or no knowledge of Islam and has more than 2,000 alphabetically arranged entries that treat on the religion of Islam and its impact on topics such as history, politics, and society [1]

References

  1. ^ Amazon.com: The Oxford Dictionary of Islam (Oxford Paperback Reference): Books: John L. Esposito

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