Islamic rings and gems

Abstract Engraved gems were used by the Greeks as seals and amulets, but were primarily valued as ornaments. Their iconography was drawn from a wide range of moti...

Palaces like the Aljafería and the Alhambra rank among the highest achievements of the Islamic world. In recent years archaeological work at Córdoba, Kairouan and many other sites ...

A reference work that thoroughly documents the extensive military history of the Islamic world between the 7th century and the present day. Military-political conflict—an...

The impact of climatic change on human affairs has been demonstrated dramatically in past years. Climatic extremes have placed increasing pressure on world food supplies leading to...

Selected Issues in Islamic Economics is a collection of articles discussing various issues from the perspective of Islamic economics.The book provides readers with new and contrast...

The first of its kind, this open access book provides in-depth discussions of Islamic thought across the 20th century, encompassing the breadth of self-expression in Muslim communi...

When teaching Islam to undergraduates, the question of pedagogy is crucial. Modules must be designed to capture the breadth of the religion, including ethics, spirituality, worldvi...