Islamic History

The Isma'ilis represent the second largest Shia Muslim community after the Twelvers (Ithn¯a
ashar¯ıs), and are today dispersed as religious minor…

The study of Islam as a religion and the languages of the Middle East, especially Arabic and Persian, has gained in prominence. In the West, a commo…

Conversion to Islam (or Islamization) was a social process of utmost importance to Islamic society throughout its history. Nevertheless, the relatio…

Overview of the various appropriations of jihad and concepts of warfare and fighting in Islamic history.