Encyclopedias
The Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art and ArchitectureCall Number: ebook
Other Reference Sources
- Historical Atlas of IslamExplores the historical evolution of Islamic societies, including sharia, philosophy, art and architecture, Sufism, and reformist trends.
- The Qur'anThe Koran, the holy scripture of Islam.
- Need to Know? IslamBasic principles of Islam as they inform daily life, religious life, and worldview.
Related Research Guides
Finding Books and EBooks
The LCC Library has hundreds of books and eBooks on Islam, encompassing many aspects of the subject. Start your search in the Library catalog using keywords that are essential to your topic.
You can use keywords or Library of Congress subject headings to find relevant resources. Use subject headings in the subject field of a search.
Below are just some examples of subject headings related to Islam.
Muslim Life and Culture
The Nature of Islamic Art, Metropolitan Museum - Beautiful online exhibit features Islamic art through the ages.
Islamic Monthly - An independent, nonreligious, publication that fosters discussion on a broad range of issues and concerns related to Muslims in the modern world.
The Arts of Islam - beginner's guide from Khan Academy.
Muslim Americans - A report from the Pew Research Center.
Sufism, Sufis, and Sufi Orders - an excellent guide compiled by Dr Alan Godlas at the University of Georgia.
Books on Islam
Islam : the straight pathCall Number: BP161.2 .E85 2016
Islamism: a reference guideCall Number: BP161.3 .C35 2008
One Islam, many Muslim worldsCall Number: BP161.3 .B344 2015
What do Muslims believe? : the roots and realities of modern IslamCall Number: BP161.3 .S37 2007
An introduction to Islam in the 21st centuryCall Number: ebook
Islamic history : a very short introductionCall Number: BP50 .S55 2010
