What is This Thing Called Islam?

It is undeniable that we in the West are pitifully ignorant about the world of Islam. Even though the subject confronts us in our media on a daily basis, our knowledge of Islam remains at best superficial and at worst nonexistent. We speak of “Islam” and “Muslims” without even knowing the meanings of these Arabic words. “WHAT IS THIS THING CALLED ISLAM?” is an easy-to-read account of the world’s fastest growing religion that presently numbers some 1.2 billion adherents—second only to Christianity. Although the book is relatively short, it is nonetheless surprisingly comprehensive. In its pages you will find answers to your many questions. It is clear that we in the West will be forced to deal with the many Muslims increasingly in the years ahead Therefore it is incumbent upon every one of us to become familiar with these people and their religion. We remain ignorant at our own peril. The book’s engrossing story of Islam—its history, beliefs and practices—unfolds before your eyes in a manner that is calculated to rivet your attention from page to page and chapter to chapter.