Muhammad in History, Thought, and Culture

Coeli Fitzpatrick Ph.D., Adam Hani Walker (Anthology Editors)
2-Volume SET, 856 pages
9781610691772

An Encyclopedia of the Prophet of Godﷺ

This in-depth examination of the life, history, and influence of Muhammadﷺ as discussed by leading scholars provides a wide-ranging look at the Prophet's legacy unlike any other in the field of Islamic and culture studies.

Within the Islamic world, the Prophet Muhammad's influence is profound. But even outside of the religion of Islam, this visionary had a wide-ranging impact on history, society, literature, art, philosophy, and theology. Within this work's more than 200 A–Z entries, internationally recognised scholars summarise views of the Prophet Muhammadﷺ. This detailed resource explores the traditions, ceremonies, and beliefs of Islam as they have spread worldwide, and examines Muhammad's role in other religious traditions as well as the secular world.

Muhammad in History, Thought, and Culture: An Encyclopedia of the Prophet of God distills 14 centuries of thinking about Muhammadﷺ, fully capturing his enduring legacy. This encyclopedia will benefit any reader seeking a greater understanding of the founder of Islam, the fastest-growing religion in the world. No other publication discusses Muhammadﷺ at such a high level of detail while remaining easily accessible to non-specialists.

Contents
How to Use This Book
Introduction
Alphabetical List of Entries
Guide to Related Topics
Traditional Chronology: Important Dates from the Birth of Muhammadﷺ to the End of the Ottoman Caliphate
Entries, A–Z
Glossary
Bibliography