Contains seventeen essays in which feminist Ayaan Hirsi Ali questions aspects of Islam, the religion of her birth, including its treatment of women, and calls upon Western nations to lead the struggle for reform.
Presents a collection of essays that examines the nature of the religion of Islam, using a number of primary and secondary sources, and providing information on Islam as religion of war or peace.
Traces the history of the conflict between fundamentalist Islam and the West, discussing how misunderstanding, fear, and hatred have helped to foster fundamentalist terrorist groups committed to expelling Western governments from the Islamic world.
A collection of twenty-five essays that debate various issues related to terrorism and Islamic fundamentalism, including American foreign policy, the war in Iraq, Quranic interpretation, and the proper attitude of Western governments toward Islamic militancy.
Relates the history of Ramadan, discusses the rituals and customs associated with the holiday, and describes how people fast and prayer during its observance.
Provides an introduction to Islam, the second largest religion in the world, and explains the meaning, rituals, and traditions associated with Islamic festivals and celebrations, including Ramadan, 'Eid al-Fitr, births, weddings, and others.
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.
