Religions of the World- Islam

Islam is a concise and readable survey of the history of Islam. Focusing particularly on the modern period, it provides a valuable introduction to contemporary Muslim beliefs and practices. Islam is a concise and readable survey of the history of Islam, from the birth of Muhammad in seventh-century Arabia to the differing situations of Muslim's throughout today's world. Focusing particularly on the modern period, it provides a valuable introduction to contemporary Muslim beliefs and practices and looks at the ways in which this rapidly growing religion is meeting the challenges of the modern world.

Describes the origins, principal teachings, scriptures, important figures, historical events, holidays, places of worship, and community life of Islam.