- Hardcover:Â 750 pages
- Publisher:Â Free Press; First Edition edition (July 1, 1986)
- Language:Â English
- Product Dimensions:Â 1.3 x 8.5 x 11.1 inches
"The bulk of the volume consists of four sections: The Origin, which covers the roots of Islam; The Essence, or unifying fundamental principles of Islam; The Form, including the Quran, the Sunnah, and social life and institutions; and The Manifestation, or how Islamic belief is expressed in language, law, science, philosophy, and the arts. Each section is divided into {chapters}.