Understanding Islam and the Muslims by Goodword - Paperback

Myths and misunderstanding continue to proliferate about Islam and its millions of followers worldwide. Through colorful photography and an extensive question-and-answer format, this version of America’s most popular short introduction to the key precepts of Islam offers succinct, and sometimes surprising, answers to frequently asked questions about the Muslim faith. Some of the discussions include: What is Islam? ~ Who are the Muslims? ~ What do Muslims believe? ~ Do Islam and Christianity have different origins? ~ How did Muhammad become a prophet and a messenger of God? ~ What is the Quran about? ~ Examples of the Prophet's sayings ~ What are the “Five Pillars” of Islam? ~ Does Islam tolerate other beliefs? ~ What do Muslims think about Jesus? ~ What about Muslim women? ~ Can a Muslim have more than one wife? ~ Is Islamic marriage like Christian marriage? ~ How do Muslims treat the elderly? ~ How do Muslims view death? ~ What does Islam say about war?