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Charity in Islamic Societies

Paperback • 2008 • English

Charity in Islamic Societies

By Amy Singer

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About the book

Muslim beliefs have inspired charitable giving for over fourteen centuries, yet Islamic history has rarely been examined from this perspective. In Charity in Islamic Societies, Amy Singer explains the basic concepts and institutions of Muslim charity, including the obligation to give on an annual basis. Charitable endowments shaped Muslim societies and cultures in every era. This book demonstrates how historical circumstances, social status, gender, age and other factors interacted with religiou...Show more

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9780521529129

Publisher

Cambridge University Press

Published year

2008

Language

English

Original title

Charity in Islamic Societies

Format

Paperback

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