Islamic studies

This is a sub-article to religious education, academic discipline, and Islam. Islamic studies is an ambiguous term; in a non-Muslim context, it generally refers to the historical study of Muslim religion and culture. Academics from diverse disciplines participate and exchange ideas about predominantly Muslim societies, past and present. In spite of their non-religious approach, some non-Muslim scholars have written works which are widely read by Muslims. Before 1980, such non-Muslim scholars in this field have been called "Islamicists."
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