For decades Islam has evoked discussion and debate. The religion is under a microscope after the 9/11 attacks. Never before has Islam been so questioned as to the extent that is today. For decades ...

Basic Knowledge of Islam is a textbook for children, youth, and newcomers to Islam. It extensively covers fundamental subjects of iman and Islam, giving a clear definition of what to believe, how to ...

Islam is a verb and a noun at the same time. The first meaning of Islam is the verb from the root aslama (a verb), meaning to: “surrender; submit; obey; sincerity and in peace.” The second meaning of ...

Edited by Rosemary Pennington and Hilary E. Kahn. Indiana Univ., $18 trade paper (160p) ISBN 978-0-253-03255-3 This adroit collection gathers the voices of scholars, journalists, and religious ...

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