A COMPLETE GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING ISLAM Islam is an ancient religion with millions of followers. Are you aware of how many facets of modern life were influenced by Islamic inventions and discoveries? Or that Islam is the fastest-growing religion in the United States? The Complete Guide takes you back to the origins of this faith and explores its beliefs and practices through the centuries and in the present. In this Complete Guide, you get: An overview of the major tenets of the Islamic holy book, the Qur’an, including quotes from the actual text; The life and doctrines of Prophet Muhammad as enacted in Islamic thought; Information about various Muslim schools of thought and schools of law; A complete introduction to the theological principles of the Islamic faith. Provides: A complete introduction to the theological principles of the Islamic faith; Thoughtful exploration of facts and fallacies about this misunderstood religion; Enlightening insights on how Islam relates to both Judaism and Christianity; Muslims accept the Old and New Testaments as holy books, and Moses and Jesus as prophets; A deeper knowledge of Islam; Islamic culture, including its influence during the Renaissance and Reformation,. Learn about various Muslim schools of thought and schools of law; Find out how Spain embraced Muslim beliefs and how it affected the Jewish Populace; Examine how the Arab-Israeli conflict relates to Islam; Presents a birds-e_ye view of the Islamic tapestry in a logical and easy-to-understand format.
