The Literature of Islam: A Guide to the Primary Sources in English Translation

The Literature of Islam is essentially an annotated bibliography of Islamic literature translated into English. It concentrates on mainly religious texts separated into the conventional categories of canonical literature (with a chapter on the Qur'an and a chapter on the Hadith or traditions of the life of the Prophet Muhammad); interpretation of scripture and tradition; law; theology; philosophy; history; and mysticism or spirituality. The book excludes what the compilers describe as predominantly artistic expressions, such as poetry, drama, and fiction, for example, which may be inspired by faith or discuss the subject of religion. Their one exemption is the inclusion...