The Collection

Volume I, The Foundations of Islam, discusses the pillars of faith and the foundations on which Islam rests. It explores the ideas and ideals of Islam, which have shaped the Muslim vision over the centuries and given meaning, purpose and direction to Muslims’ lives. Available in English

Volume II, The Status of the Individual and Society in Islam, responds to the challenges caused by the encounter of tradition and modernity at the heart of Islamic societies and provides historic facts to show the rules and reciprocal relationship between the individual and society in Islamic culture. Available in English | Arabic | French (not accessible online)

Volume III, The Spread of Islam throughout the World, analyses the spread of Islam and shows both its diversity and universality as well as the way Islam has ‘apprehended’ the world. Available in English

Volume IV, (Parts 1 & 2) Science and Technology in Islam, explores the important contribution of Islamic civilization to the scientific and technological fields. This volume shows how different sciences, whether received from the pre-Islamic world or developed during the Islamic era, have been enrichened and transmitted to other cultures and people by Muslim scientists. It also provides a comprehensive index of the scientific advances they achieved. Available in English

Volume V, Culture and Learning in Islam, studies the educational and cultural environments of Islamic civilization and casts light on some of the manifestations of Islam in the spheres of language and literature, philosophy and mysticism, human sciences and art. Available in English

Volume VI, Islam in the World Today, sheds light on the dynamics and practices of Muslim communities in contemporary societies across the world, by providing a rigorous analysis of their economic, political, socio-cultural and educational characteristics.

- Part 1: Retrospective of the evolution of Islam and Muslims: the satio-temporal framework. Available in English

- Part 2: Islam and Muslims world today. Available in English

See also: Complete bibliography of the volumes