Understanding Islam

This easy-to-read fact book offers key information about the world's second largest religion, the Prophet Muhammad, the Quran, Muslim peoples around the world, Muslim views on women, the meaning of "jihad", and the place of Palestine.

A quick but thorough introduction to the culture, history, and practices of the world's second largest religion!What Muslims really believe about God, the world, and their place in itHow Muhammad established a religion that now stretches around the world The meaning of Jihad, and how it fits into Islamic teaching The role of terrorism in an Islamic worldview The place of women in the Muslim world Why Palestine continues to be a point of contention with the Muslim people How Christians should relate to people from Muslim countries ?Also includes: 20 recently asked questions about Islam Glossary of key terms List of resourcesRead less