Islam for Dummies (edit title)

Shelfari edited the description of Islam for Dummies Friday, July 31 2009.

• Find out about customs, history, and Islamic law From faith, prayer, and fasting to charity and pilgrimage, understand Muslim life You don’t have to be Muslim to understand Islam. This friendly guide introduces you to the origins and practices of Islam, including the Five Pillars and life-cycle rituals. You’ll discover the significance of Muhammad and the Qur’an and meet the various Islamic sects. You’ll also see how Islam has adapted over time and read about current developments in the Islamic world. The Dummies Way Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun

Shelfari edited the contributors of Islam for Dummies Friday, July 31 2009.

• Added a contributor: Malcolm Clark: (Primary Author)

Shelfari edited the first sentence of Islam for Dummies Friday, July 17 2009.

• In this chapter, you get a quick glance at Islam that the rest of this book expands on: how the faith began, what Muslims believe, how those beliefs diverge into various branches of the faith, and where and how many Muslims practice their faith around the world today.