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The publishers of ‘An Educational Encyclopedia of Islam’ may safely claim that this encyclopedia is the first of its kind in the literary world. In its presentation of the true historical picture of Islam, and in the lasting influence that it leaves on its readers, the encyclopedia is the perfect gift for friends, relatives and clients alike. In its essence, ‘An Educational Encyclopedia of Islam’ covers the religious dimensions of Islam and its development in various parts of the world. Cultural issues which are of significance within the historical canvass of Islam like calligraphy and language have also been made the subject of study. Entries on Muslim revivalists of the last century and earlier and their contribution to Islamic thought give the reader an idea of the historical context which the encyclopedia strives to place before him, all the while tracing developments from the life of the Prophet to the present day. It is not too surprising, therefore, that even subjects of contemporary interest generate a historical perspective. An Educational Encyclopedia of Islam seeks to contextualize contemporary Islam within Islam’s larger history. As such, it can easily serve as a standard reference source with its scholarly, yet highly readable, content.