Ancient Belief Systems: Islamic Books

Opinions differ concerning women's status in Islam. Some scholars hold that Islam oppresses women, while others believe that Islamic women enjoy high status compared with other religions. This book presents viewpoints that address many of the concerns for women in Islam, from dress to property rights to personal rights.

The Holy Qur'an is the sacred book of the Muslims, who follow the religion of Islam. Muslims believe that Allah revealed His wishes for the world to a man called the Prophet Muhammad [characters not reproducible]. The messages sent from Allah to the Prophet Muhammad were later collected together to make the Qur'an. Book jacket.

Author Sumbul Ali-Karamali offers her personal account, discussing the many and varied questions she fielded from curious friends and schoolmates while growing up in Southern California--from diet, to dress, to prayer and holidays and everything in between. She also provides an academically reliable introduction to Islam, addressing its inception, development and current demographics. Through this engaging work, readers will gain a better understanding of the everyday aspects of Muslim American life, to dispel many of the misconceptions that still remain and open a dialogue for tolerance and acceptance.

Islam is practiced by almost one billion Muslims worldwide. World Faiths: Islam covers the life and teachings of the prophet Muhammad, as well as the development and history of Islam, the sacred text of the Koran, and important geographic locations like Mecca and Medina. This beautifully illustrated book also presents the crowning achievements of Islamic art and a fascinating survey of Islamic customs.

Islam is the youngest of the world's religions and perhaps the most misunderstood. The faith of one-fifth of the world's population, Islam is increasingly important internationally, and the number of Muslims in the United States has grown rapidly in recent decades.

Discover the faith, culture, and history that has shaped the modern Islamic world. Explore the traditions, culture, and history of Islam with this stunning in-depth look at the complex world of one of the world's greatest religions. Artifacts, sacred objects and modern-day photographs combine to provide the dramatic level of detail for which the Eyewitness series is known.