The Islamic world

Provides historical information on Islam and the Muslim world, including the religion's founding by the Prophet Muhammad, the spread of Islam outside the Arabian Peninsula, and political rule by various dynasties.

Examines the literature and visual arts of the Muslim world throughout history, and describes distinguishing features of various Islamic cultures.

Discusses the intriguing history of Islamic arts and literature through the ages from the Umayyad Dynasty to the modern Islamic world.

An in-depth look at the history of the religion and culture of Islam and the Muslim people covering the extreme breadth of the topic while still maintaining a detailed focus on key people and fascinating events.

Explores Islam from the prophet Mohammad to the Five Pillars, which includes the most important rituals of the faith, including fasting at Ramadan, and hajj, which is the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca.