doctrines

Presents a short study of Islam, its principal teachings, places of worship, community life, and more.

The American Buddhist nun offers advice for living compassionately and well during times of instability, demonstrating the use of the Three Commitments practice to promote relaxation, embrace challenges, and refrain from doing harm.

Twenty-four articles examine the world of Islam, covering the religion's beliefs and practices, law, treatment of women, politics, and relationship with the other Abrahamic religions, as well as the practice of Islam in the West.

Presents a comprehensive history of Islam and describes the origin and spread of Islam, Muhammad and the Qur'an, Islamic culture and traditions, the Crusades, scholars and teachers, and more.

Explains the central beliefs, major and minor sects, law and practice, and celebrations of Islam, discusses issues in contemporary Islam, and includes a chronology, glossary, and resources for further study.

Explains the history and practices of the religion of Islam, especially as revealed through its sacred book, the Koran.

Contains essays that define Islam and Muslims, review the history of Islam, and discuss beliefs, practices, scriptures and doctrine, the subdivisions of Islam, holy places, visual arts, architecture, literature, performing arts, media, and philosophy and science, and features photographs, sidebars, and focus articles on the life of Muhammad, jihad, the Koran, Jerusalem, women writers, and other topics.

Discusses the history, origins, and belief systems of the Islamic religion, addressing some of the controversial issues relating to Islam in the modern world.

Traces the life and visions of the prophet Muhammad and the rise of Islam, and describes the influence Islam has had in the western world.