Provides a full-color introduction to Islam that explains the faith's history, key beliefs, practices, sacred texts and places, and people. Also discusses how Islam applies to modern issues such as finance, democracy, justice, and feminism. Includes quotes, color diagrams and photographs, sidebars, a glossary, and a biographical directory.

Includes index.

Muhammad : 570-632 -- The Quran -- An Islamic identity : 632-786 -- The golden ages of Islam : 756-1526 -- Reform and revival : 1527-1979 -- Islam today.