Whether it's the Qur'an, Prophecy, ritual, law, politics or gender in Islam, this collection of articles will give a glimpse of some of the leading debates in these topics. Covering the last 50 years of Western thought on Islam, this is an essential reading and reference tool for scholars of Islamic studies and religious studies. The articles are intellectually bold and provide a comprehensive understanding of the different dimensions of Islam.Volume One: Qur'an and ProphecyVolume Two: Islamic thought, law, and EthicsVolume Three: Worship and RitualVolume Four: Gender and Politics