A Dictionary of Muslim Names

von Salahuddin Ahmed

368 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

In a well-known hadith, Muhammed advises Muslims that, "On the Day of Resurrection, you will be called by your names and the names of your fathers; so keep beautiful names." Inspired by the teachings of Islam, names fulfill the cherished ambitions of a true Muslim. In The Dictionary of Muslim Names, Salahuddin Ahmed provides a helpful and substantive guide to common and less-common Muslim names. This lively and informative dictionary lists the original Arabic, Persian, or Turkish spelling, as well as a precise English transliteration. The names' meaning and bearing on Islamic heritage or world history are referenced, along with historical figures who bore the name-an Imaam, a Sultan, a saint-and accompanying illustrations.

• Reihe: NYU Press
• ISBN: 9780814706749
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.08.1999
• Größe: 223 x 144 mm
• Verlag: NYU Press - IPS