Islam

Suitable for students of all ages. Seven chronological essays covering 1500 years of history. With over 175 pictures, illustrations and maps. A comprehensive timeline with over 500 entries. Textboxes featuring important personalities, key events and

Drawing on a decade of research into the community that proposed the so-called "Ground Zero Mosque,"

In this, one of his last works, Martin Lings discusses the significance of the pilgrimage to Mecca, made annually by several million Muslims, in the light of the tradition of Abraham.

Embracing a new religion, or leaving one’s faith, usually constitutes a significant milestone in a person’s life. While a number of scholars have examined the reasons why people convert to Islam, few have investigated why people leave the faith ...