An American imam offers answers for today's toughest questions about Islam, and a vision for a reconciliation between Islam and the West. One of the pressing questions of our ...

This compact introduction to Islam describes the essential aspects of Islam as a living religion and social force. The book is organized around seven topics: the life of ...

This is not a book of history; it does not claim to cover every aspect of Islam religion. It confines itself to the search for the true mission of Islam and how that mission ...

Islam scares the West. Militant conservatism and the horrific acts of violent fundamentalists evoke outrage, but the reprehensible few reinforce a longstanding Western ...

Describes the development of scientific knowledge in the Arab world and its influence on the West during the Middle Ages.

Alphabetically arranged entries provide a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles, history, and influence of Islam.

Concentrates on religious elements of Islamic life. Coverage of Muhammad; includes human, political, and religious dimensions of the Prophet's life.