Textual Sources for the Study of Islam Textual Sources for the Study of Religion by Andrew Rippin

This collection is distinguished by its wide range and the care which has clearly gone into the selection of texts for inclusion Attention has understandably been focused on what might be called the religious aspects of Islam such as scripture theology sects law ritual and mysticism but within those limits the texts chosen are marked by substantially of content by geographical chronological and social diversity and by an intelligent use of less well known authors An excellent starting point for a systematic and analytical examination of Islam—G R Hawting Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies