Context and Background
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Brill's Encyclopedia of Hinduism
Oxford Encyclopedia of the Islamic World: Digital Collection
Offers extensive comparative and systematic analyses of Islamic beliefs, institutions, movements, practices, and peoples on an international scale. Articles range from brief essays to major interpretive and synthetic treatments of topics such as the Islamic state, pilgrimage, law, marriage, and foreign relations.
The Oxford History of Islam
Introductory but detailed articles on Islam from its origins to present day, in various geographic regions.
Encyclopaedia of Islam Online offers over 13,000 articles on topics in Middle Eastern and Islamic studies.
Encyclopaedia of Islam, 3rd ed., offers enhanced coverage of 20th century Islam.