Muslim Civilization -- See Islamic civilization Here are entered works on the medieval civilization of the Middle East, North Africa and Arab Spain collectively. Works on the civilization of the Arab countries for all periods, or for the pre-Islamic or modern periods only, are entered under Civilization, Arab. Works on the civilization of the Islamic countries for all periods, or for the pre-Islamic or modern periods only, as well as non-Islamic culture during the medieval period, are entered under Islamic countries--Civilization. Modern works of a predominantly religious nature discussing the contemporary problems and prospects of Islam and desirable changes, including works which advocate a civilization or society based on the teachings of Islam, are entered under Islam--20th century.
Muslim Countries -- See Islamic countries Here are entered works on the group of countries in which the majority of the people are Muslims or in which Islam is the established religion. Works on the community of believers in Islam are entered under Muslims. Works on the religion of which Muhammad is the prophet are entered under Islam. Works on the cultural system or civilization erected on the foundation of the religion Islam are entered under specific headings according to period covered, e.g. Civilization, Islamic (for the medieval period); Islamic countries--Civilization (for the modern period and general works).
Muslim Empire -- See Islamic Empire Here are entered works dealing with the Middle East alone, or the Middle East, North Africa and Islamic Spain as a whole, during the period 622-1517, i.e., from the rise and expansion of Islam to the creation of the Ottoman Empire.
