Charity, Endowments, and Charitable Institutions in Medieval Islam |
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Author:
| Lev, Yaacov |
ISBN: | 978-0-8130-2869-9 |
Publication Date: | Dec 2005 |
Publisher: | University Press of Florida
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | AUD $102.30 |
Book Description:
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Provides a comparative treatment of charity and charitable institutions in Islam and Muslim societies of the Middle East. This book, while focusing on medieval Islam, is set in a wider framework with many references to both Jewish and Christian parallels. It examines a variety of primary sources, including Arabic chronicles, waqf deeds, and more.
Provides a comparative treatment of charity and charitable institutions in Islam and Muslim societies of the Middle East. This book, while focusing on medieval Islam, is set in a wider framework with many references to both Jewish and Christian parallels. It examines a variety of primary sources, including Arabic chronicles, waqf deeds, and more.