Ashkar, Michael,

Islam / Michael Ashkar. - 112 pages : colored illustrations ; 24 cm. - Major world religions .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 105-106) and index.

1. What do Muslims believe -- 2. The origins of Islam -- 3. The five pillars of Islam -- 4. How Muslims worship -- 5. Muslim values in the modern world -- Religious demographics -- Quick reference: Islam -- Islam timeline -- Series glossary of key terms -- Organizations to contact -- Further reading -- Internet resources -- Index.

Discusses the origins of Islam, the major sects that follow the faith, important religious centers such as Mecca and Medina, and the elemental religious practices that unite all members of the umma, or Islamic community.

Junior High School


Text in English

9781422238196 (hc)

2016048088


Islam.
Islam--Essence, genius, nature.
Islam--Essence, genius, nature --Juvenile literature.

BP161.3 / .A785 2017

297 As35 2018