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: | USD $59.95 |
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.