Gives and overiew of life in the Islamic world, including an overview of the countries in which Muslims live, basic information about the beliefs shared by all Muslims, and the history of the spread of Islam throughout the world. The book also examines Islamic law and its importance to Muslims, and discusses the role of Islam in governments throughout the Islamic world--

An introduction to the Islamic faith, looking at the Quran and the prophet to whom it was revealed; exploring the history of the golden age of Islam; examining issues of modernity, democracy, and identity; and considering the dilemmas and problems faced by Muslims living in non-Muslim countries.