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Discusses the rise of the Islamist totalitarian movement and examines problems the media has with understanding and covering it.

Describes the origin of the Muslim holiday Ramadan and explains how it is celebrated, discussing fasting, prayer, the Koran, and the festival Eid al-Fitr; and includes two crafts and a recipe.

Explores the history, traditions, and sacred documents of Islam, and examines the current situation in the modern Muslim world, discussing how it is being influenced by the actions of terrorist groups.

Author Daveed Gartenstein-Ross details his conversion from Judaism to Islam during college and the year he spent working for the Al Haramain Islamic Foundation, which was charged with funding al-Qaeda.

Canadian journalist Irshad Manji describes some of the problems she has with her Muslim faith, asking questions about the religion's anti-Semitism, uncritical acceptance of the Koran, persecution of women, and other troublesome issues, and calls for the U.S. and its allies to enable what she sees as a much-needed reformation of Islam.

Presents an introduction Islamic mosques, in simple text with illustrations, describing what a mosque looks like inside and out, Ramadan, its festivals, special occasions, and worship.

Sarah sets out in the woods behind her house to find the perfect gift to give her mother on the Islamic holiday of Eid uh-Adha.

Songs, folk tales, arts and crafts are presented in an effort to understand the celebration of Ramadan.

Presents information on terrorist Osama bin Laden and his extensive brotherhood, discussing how he became one of the world's most wanted terrorists, why he has so many followers, and what the foundation is for his anti-American beliefs.