International Encyclopaedia of Islam (9 Vols-Set)

Contents: Vol. I: Islamic Philosophy: Preface. 1. Basis of Islam. 2. Islam\'s ideology. 3. Basic philosophy. 4. Invisibility of Allah. 5. Allah, the omnipotent. 6. Basic faiths. 7. Islamic beliefs. 8. Faith and its basis. 9. Islamic prayer. 10. Obligatory tasks. 11. Allah\'s last messenger. 12. Pearls of wisdom. 13. Right way. 14. Mosques in Islam. 15. Society vs polity. Bibliography. Index.

Vol. II: Faith in Islam: Preface. 1. The backdrop. 2. Faith before Islam. 3. Propagation of Islam. 4. The true faith. 5. Compulsory prayers. 6. The foundations. 7. Islamic morality. 8. Islamic ethics. 9. The fraternity. 10. Family in Islam. 11. Society in Islam. Bibliography. Index.

Vol. III: Islamic manners: Preface. 1. Islamic manners. 2. Significance of manners. 3. Way of living. 4. Living in perfection. 5. Day to day affairs. Bibliography. Index.

Vol. IV: Principles of Islam: Preface. 1. Historical backdrop. 2. Concept of faith. 3. Ideological basis. 4. Universal faith. 5. Source of inspiration. 6. Eternal religion. 7. Preaching faith. 8. Sacred performances. 9. Regular practices. 10. Rules of mourning. 11. Rightful responses. Bibliography. Index.

Vol. V: Judicial System in Islam: Preface. 1. Concept of judiciary. 2. Codification of law. 3. Principles of law. 4. Commitment of crime. 5. Legal process. 6. Criminal law. Bibliography. Index.

Vol. VI: Human Rights in Islam: Preface. 1. Islamic concept. 2. Perception of social justice. 3. Protection by law. 4. Essential elements. 5. Various freedoms. 6. Human rights. Bibliography. Index.

Vol. VII: Islam and Social Justice: Preface. 1. Concept of social justice. 2. Liberal values. 3. Social sanction. 4. Lawful sanction. 5. Equal status. 6. Comparative study. Bibliography. Index.

Vol. VIII: Islam and Education: Preface. 1. Basic concept of education. 2. Basis of education. 3. Aspects of Education. 4. Basic education. 5. Scheme for teaching. 6. Teacher\'s role. 7. Teacher\'s position. 8. Female teachers. 9. Appointment procedure. 10. Funds for education. 11. Methods of education. 12. Education for women. Bibliography. Index.

Vol. IX: Science and Islam: Preface. 1. Story of success. 2. Cultivation and growth. 3. Evolution and development. 4. Science in Islam. 5. Contribution of Arabs. 6. Progress in various disciplines. Bibliography. Index.

"Islam is a perfect faith and way of life. It is a complete system in itself, for the life in this world and the next world. For knowing Islam, it is essential to study its philosophy, ideology and principles and for that, one has to approach original sources, viz. Holy Quran and tradition. However, it is not possible for every one to refer to these sources, which are originally in Arabic. Of course, there are commentaries and explanatory books in Persian, Urdu and as well as English and other western languages. Still, it remains difficult to take benefit of these voluminous secondary sources. Hence, a dire need for a comprehensive and exhaustive work on Islam was felt. This exclusive multi-volume is aimed at filling that room.

The International Encyclopaedia of Islam consists of nine volumes and successfully covers all important aspects of Islam, as a religion and faith. These volumes virtually cover the whole Islam in a nutshell, which makes them reader friendly. This multi-volume is essential for all scholars, researchers, students and general readers, the world over." (jacket)