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Islamic Studies

 

Articles and Databases

Numerous print and electronic indexes provide access to information on all aspects of Islam. The choice of which to use depends on the researcher's needs. Try these resources as starting points.   

Index Islamicus
Use to find publications on all aspects of Islam and the Muslim world

International Medieval Bibliography
Find articles and other materials dealing with the period from 400 to 1500

ITER; Gateway to the Middle Ages and the Renaissance
Use to find information on topics pertaining to the period 400 to 1700AD

Historical Abstracts
Find articles and other materials about world history, 1450 to present

America: History and Life
For articles and other works about Islam in U.S. and Canadian history

Handbooks

Islamic desk reference (The CAT), compiled from the Encyclopedia of Islam.
DS35.53.I83 1994, Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference

The Muslim Almanac (The CAT): a reference work on the history, faith, culture, and peoples of Islam.
BP40.M83 1996, Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference

The Muslim diaspora (The CAT): a comprehensive reference to the spread of Islam in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.  BP50.J46 1999 (2 vols.), Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference

Encyclopedias

Encyclopedia of Islam Online
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Encyclopedia of Islam.
DS37.E523 (11 vols.), Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference

Encyclopedia of religion.
BL31.E46 1993 (16 vols. in 8), Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference

Concise encyclopaedia of Islam.
BP40.N48 2002, Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference

Encyclopedia of Islam.
DS37.E523 (11 vols.), Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference

Popular dictionary of Islam.
BP40.N48 1997, Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference

Shorter encyclopedia of Islam.
DS37.E52, Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference

Atlases

Atlas du monde arabo-islamique à l'époque classique: IXe-Xe siècles.
G1785.C6 1983 (2 vols.), Maps Library, B-level Paterno - Reference

Atlas of Islamic history.
G1786.S1H3 1951 Q, Maps Library, B-level Paterno - Reference

Atlas of the Islamic world since 1500.
G1786.S1R5 1982 Q, Maps Library, B-level Paterno - Reference

Cultural atlas of Islam.
DS36.85.A39 1986, Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference

Historical atlas of Islam.
G1786.S1H6 2002 Q, Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference

Historical atlas of the Crusades.
D158.K66 2002, Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference

Bibliographies

World survey of Islamic manuscripts.
Z6605.A6W67 1992 (4 vols.), Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference

More Resources

 

Qur'an


A concordance of the Qur'an.
BP133.K37 1983, Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference

Encyclopedia of the Qur'an.
BP133.E53 2001 (2 vols.), Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference

Holy Qur'an: a multimedia presentation of Islam's holy book (CD-ROM).
BP109 1995b, Arts & Humanities, West Pattee 2nd Flr-Music & Media Center

Qur'an: the final scripture (authorized English version).
BP109 1981, Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Referenc

 

History


Atlas of Islamic history.
G1786.S1H3 1951 Q, Maps Library, B-level Paterno - Reference

Great dates in Islamic history.
DS35.627.G74 1996, Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference

Historical atlas of Islam.
G1786.S1H6 2002 Q, Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference

Historical atlas of the Crusades.
D158.K66 2002, Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference

Historical dictionary of Islam.
BP50.A33 2001, Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference

Historical dictionary of prophets in Islam and Judaism.
BM645.P67N64 2002, Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference

Introduction to the history of the Islamic east: a bibliographic guide.
Z3013.S314, Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference

 

Contemporary Society


The contemporary Islamic revival: a critical survey and bibliography.
BP60.H33 1991, Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference

Islam in North America: a source book.
BP67.A1I82 1992, Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference

The new Islamic dynasties: a chronological and genealogical manual.
DS35.627.B67 1996, Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference

Oxford encyclopedia of the modern Islamic world.
DS35.53.O95 1995 (4 vols.), Arts & Humanities, Pattee, Stacks 2 - Reference

 

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