A quick but thorough introduction to the culture, history, and practices of the world's second largest religion! What Muslims really believe about God, the world, and their place in itHow Muhammad established a religion that now stretches around the worldThe meaning of Jihad, and how it fits into Islamic teachingThe role of terrorism in an Islamic worldviewThe place of women in the Muslim worldWhy Palestine continues to be a point of contention with the Muslim peopleHow Christians should relate to people from Muslim countriesAlso includes:20 recently asked questions about IslamGlossary of key termsList of resources | Understanding Islam by James A. Beverley, Paperback | Indigo Chapters