Poverty and charity in medieval Islam : Mamluk Egypt, 1250-1517 /
Sabra, Adam Abdelhamid,
Poverty and charity in medieval Islam : Mamluk Egypt, 1250-1517 / Adam Sabra. - Cambridge, UK ;;New York : Cambridge University Press, 2000 - xiii, 192 p. 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 178-184) and index.
Summary: "The study of poverty and charity in Islamic history has made significant advances in recent years. Adam Sabra's book represents the first full-length treatment of the subject. By focusing on Mamluk Cairo, the author explores the attitude of
521772915
Poverty;Charities;Mamelukes;Poverty;Islamic civilization.--History;History;Economic conditions;Attitudes.;Religious aspects;Islam.
362.5570962
Poverty and charity in medieval Islam : Mamluk Egypt, 1250-1517 / Adam Sabra. - Cambridge, UK ;;New York : Cambridge University Press, 2000 - xiii, 192 p. 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 178-184) and index.
Summary: "The study of poverty and charity in Islamic history has made significant advances in recent years. Adam Sabra's book represents the first full-length treatment of the subject. By focusing on Mamluk Cairo, the author explores the attitude of
521772915
Poverty;Charities;Mamelukes;Poverty;Islamic civilization.--History;History;Economic conditions;Attitudes.;Religious aspects;Islam.
362.5570962