The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Islam: A Comprehensive Guide to the History, Philosophy and Practice of Islam

This book comprehensively explores the life and work of Muhammad, the history of Islam, Islamic beliefs and doctrine, and religious practices and worship. Beautifully illustrated with more than 500 full-colour paintings, artworks, maps and photographs.

Raana Bokhari lectures on Islam and Muslim women at Lancaster and Cardiff universities in the UK. She is a qualified solicitor and is currently completing a doctorate at the Faculty of Divinity, University of Cambridge.
Dr Mohammad Seddon is a lecturer in Muslim Studies in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Chester, UK. He is an Executive Member of the Association of Muslim Social Scientists (UK). His publications include British Muslims Between Assimilation and Segregation: Historical, Legal & Social Realities (2004).
Charles Phillips, contributor, is author of more than 20 books, including histories of religion.
Dr Riad Nourallah, consultant, is Senior Lecturer at the Diplomatic Academy of London. He has PhD from the University of Cambridge and has taught at the American University of Beirut, and Durham and Cambridge universities in the UK.