The "Everything" Understanding Islam Book
A Complete Guide to Muslim Beliefs, Practices, and Culture

With understanding of the kinds of questions and issues that perplex Westerners, this title guides: the life of Muhammad the Prophet; the Qur'an and the Sunnah; the five pillars of practice; Muslim daily life; and, women and Islam. It is suitable for casual readers and students.

Christine Huda Dodge possesses a unique foot-in-each-world perspective on Islam. With understanding of the kinds of questions and issues that perplex Westerners, she is the perfect guide to: the life of Muhammad the Prophet; the Qur'an and the Sunnah; the five pillars of practice; Muslim daily life; and, women and Islam. "The "Everything" Understanding Islam Book, 2nd Edition" is ideal for casual readers and students alike. Authoritative, accessible, detailed, and celebratory, it covers everything from basic beliefs and practices to the Islamic influences on Western civilization. This edition includes completely new material on: Islamic Holidays; the Qur'an and the mosque; and, Islamic history (a timeline).

A complete introduction to Islam, including:
The life of Muhammad the Prophet
The Qur'an and the Sunnah
The six articles of faith and other Muslim beliefs
The five pillars of practice
Muslim daily life
Women and Islam
With new information on:
Islamic Holidays
The Qur'an and the Mosque
Family Life Events
Islamic History (timeline).