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World Religions: Islam

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BP - Islam. 1-253 Islam

1-68 General

42-48 Study and teaching

60-68 History

70-80 Biography

75-77.75 Muhammad, Prophet

87-89 Islamic literature

100-157 Sacred books

100-134 Quran

128.15-129.83 Special parts and chapters

130-134 Works about the Quran

135-136.9 Hadith literature. Traditions. Sunna

137-136.9 Koranic and other Islamic legends

160-165 General works on Islam

165.5 Dogma (ʻAqā̓id)

166-166.94 Theology (Kalām)

167.5 Heresy, heresies, heretics

168 Apostasy from Islam

169 Works against Islam and the Koran

170 Works in defense of Islam. Islamic apologetics

170.2 Benevolent work Social work. Welfare work, etc

170.3-170.5 Missionary work of Islam

171-173 Relation of Islam to other religions

173.25-173.45 Islamic sociology

174-190 The practice of Islam

176-181 The five duties of a Muslim. Five Pillars of Islam.

182 Jihad (Holy war)

184-184.9 Religious ceremonies, rites, etc

186-186.97 Special days and seasons, fasts, feasts, festival, etc. Relics

187-187.9 Shrines, sacred places, etc.

188-190 Islamic religious life

188.2-188.3 Devotional literature

188.45-189.65 Sufism. Mysticism. Dervishes

Subject headings

  • Islam
  • Islam - History
  • Islam - Name of Country i.e. islam - Iran
  • Islam - 20th century
  • Islam - 21st century
  • Muslims
  • Arabs and Islam
  • Islamic fundmentalism
  • Women in Islam
  • Islam - Customs and practices
  • Islam - Doctrines
  • Islamic religious movements/ groups
    • Wahabiyah
    • Mahdism
    • Sufism
    • Shi'a
    • Sunni
  • Koran  (Qur'an)            

Common Headwear Worn By Muslim Women

 

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Ebooks

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Holidays and Observances

Al-Hijra — Islamic New Year. Marks the end of Mohammad's journey from Mecca to Medina.

Eid ul-Adha — Festival of Sacrifice. This is a four day holiday marking the sacrifice of Abraham.  It also highlights the end of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, called Hajj.  Prayer are held at the mosque followed by an evening feast.

Eid ul-Fitr  — End of Muslim Month of Fasting (Ramadan).  A celebratory meal on the evening of this day.  It is a three day celebration and many will attend early morning prayers, affecting attendance.

Prophet's Birthday -- Celebration of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. Celebrations, communal meals and discussions on Islam usually take place on this day.

Ramadan — Muslim Month of Fasting. Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset with the last ten days reserved for possible all night prayer vigils. Attendance should not be affected.

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