Islam in the World Series

The Global Perspectives on Islam Series offers concise and engaging explorations of Islam's history, culture, practices, and influence worldwide. This series aims to provide accessible yet profound insights into the diverse expressions of Islam, its role in shaping societies, and its interconnectedness with global events, fostering deeper understanding and dialogue.

Scope and Focus
Each volume in this series, limited to 40,000 words or less, provides focused analysis on key topics related to Islam, including:

• Historical Perspectives: The emergence, spread, and development of Islamic civilizations.
• Cultural and Artistic Contributions: Islamic art, literature, music, and architecture across regions.
• Islamic Law and Philosophy: The evolution and application of Sharia and Islamic thought.
• Diversity within Islam: Sunni, Shia, Sufi, and other traditions and practices.
• Islam and Society: The role of Islam in shaping identities, ethics, and community life.
• Islam in Global Politics: The impact of Islam on geopolitics, diplomacy, and interfaith relations.
• Women and Gender in Islam: Exploring roles, contributions, and contemporary debates.
• Islamic Education: Madrassas, higher education, and preserving Islamic knowledge.
• Contemporary Challenges: Islamophobia, migration, and the role of Islam in modern multicultural societies.

Suggested Topics

• Islam in Africa: Historical roots and modern dynamics.
• The Golden Age of Islamic Civilization: Science, art, and knowledge exchange.
• Islam and globalization: Challenges and opportunities.
• Sufism: Mysticism and spirituality in the Islamic tradition.
• Islamic finance: Principles, practices, and global impact.
• Women in Islamic societies: Past and present perspectives.
• Interfaith dialogue: Islam's role in fostering understanding.
• Islam in Europe: Historical presence and contemporary issues.
• Youth and Islam in a digital age: Navigating faith and modernity.

We invite proposals for authored or edited volumes that offer focused, accessible, and insightful examinations of Islam's global presence and influence. Contributions that emphasize interdisciplinary approaches and cross-regional perspectives are particularly encouraged.