The Oxford Encyclopedia of the modern Islamic World, Vol. 1

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This comprehensive encyclopedia serves as a unique reference on institutions, religion, politics, and culture in Muslim societies worldwide, with a focus on the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. It features over 750 articles across four volumes, covering Muslims in the Arab heartland, South and Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The Encyclopedia provides extensive comparative analyses of Islamic beliefs, institutions, movements, practices, and peoples on a global scale. Articles are organized alphabetically, ranging from concise 500-word essays to in-depth treatments of topics like the Islamic state, pilgrimage, law, marriage, and foreign relations. It also addresses general interest areas such as social and political movements, women, Muslim minorities, human rights, Islam in the West, and interreligious affairs. Key figures who significantly influenced Islam, including Muhammad, Aga Khan, Malcolm X, Muhammad Iqbal, 'Ali Shari'ati, Ayatollah Khomeini, and Hasan al-Turabi, are explored. This multidisciplinary work reflects contemporary scholarship in Islamic studies, examining the interrelationship of religion, politics, and culture in Muslim societies. Its distinctive focus makes it an invaluable resource for scholars, students, government and media analysts, and anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of Islamic politics and culture.