Research Guides

Islamic History and Studies


Collection Description
The purpose of this collection is to guide undergraduate and graduate students in the area of Islam, including the historical, religious, artistic, and contemporary social issues shaping the religion. Special geographical coverage is given to the rise of Islam in the ancient Near East, however, the collection includes resources on Islam in the USA and the West. The collection includes open access sources and library materials available in a variety of formats such as databases, maps, and books. Please contact Adrian Legaspi, Liaison Librarian, for an individual research consultation or for more information about Islamic resources in the library.               
 Folio from the Quranic verse Surat al-Kahf (The Cave) with both Arabic and interlinear Persian (circa 1400-1525) from the Library of Congress
 

Adrian Legaspi

  • History, Religious Studies, Political Science, International Studies, and Modern Languages & Literatures Librarian
  • axl641@miami.edu
  • (305) 284-3257

Shatha Baydoun

Primary Sources
Islam: History and Teaching
Secondary Sources
Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
Subject Specialist

Adrian Legaspi

  • History, Religious Studies, Political Science, International Studies, and Modern Languages & Literatures Librarian
  • axl641@miami.edu
  • (305) 284-3257

Shatha Baydoun

Research Tools and Databases
Subject Specialist

Adrian Legaspi

  • History, Religious Studies, Political Science, International Studies, and Modern Languages & Literatures Librarian
  • axl641@miami.edu
  • (305) 284-3257

Shatha Baydoun

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The Libraries’ at UM feature an extensive collection of print and E-books that explore the religion of Islam from various lenses including women studies, law, politics, empires, and multidisciplinary methodologies. 

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Dome of the Rock (circa 687-692) from ARTstor
Select Visual Resources
Maps and Atlases
                              

                               Al-Idrisi and His World Map (1154) from Medievalists.net
 

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