Explores the significance of the Koran both in the modern world and in traditional Muslim culture. Learn More

Contains insights into issues such as why Islam has such major divisions between movements such as the Shi'ites, the Sunnis & the Wahhabis, & the central importance of the Shar'ia (Islamic law) in Islamic life. Learn More

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This lavishly illustrated book begins in the pre-Islamic world and details the birth, development, and growth of Islam through to the present Learn More

'This is precisely the kind of material which should be available to a Western audience to put the situation and interests of the Muslim minorities into perspective. Learn More

Describes the golden age of the Abbasids, the Mongol invasions, and the great Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal empires that emerged in their wake. Learn More

The author has written this book because he believes that a comparison of Muhammad and Jesus can promote understanding between often warring cultures. Learn More

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. Learn More

Presents a concise and accessible introduction to the Qur'an. This is an ideal textbook for students with no prior knowledge of the complexities of the Qur'an's message. Learn More