商品簡介
The five official rituals of Islam--the credal formula, prayer, fasting, alms, and pilgrimage--are discussed in 19 articles reproduced from publication in academic journals and anthologies published since 1900. The origin and development of the rituals are of major concern. Additional topics are Islamic duties in history, festivals, the flagellations of Muharram and the Shi'ite Ulama, and Islam in the mirror of ritual. Original page numbers are retained, and are indicated marginally in those articles translated for the volume. Annotation c2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
作者簡介
Gerald Hawting is Professor of the History of the Near and Middle East at SOAS, London, UK.
