Dictionary of Islam; Being a Cyclopaedia of the Doctrines Rites Ceremonies and Customs Together With the Technical and Theological Terms of the Mohammedan Religion

Dictionary of Islam by Thomas Patrick Hughes is a comprehensive guide to the doctrines rites ceremonies and customs of the Muhammadan religion. It provides a systematic exposition of the Muslim faith focusing on the Sunni sect with explanations of the Shi'a and Wahhabi schools of thought. The book is not intended to be a controversial attack on the religion but rather a detailed reference for understanding the technical and theological aspects of Islam.