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Islam is the youngest of the world's religions and perhaps the most misunderstood. The faith of one-fifth of the world's population, Islam is increasingly important internationally, and the number of Muslims in the United States has grown rapidly in recent decades. This volume discusses the history, beliefs, popularity, practices, politics, and challenges of one of the world's major religions, Islam.

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Students wanting to know more about Islam, the religion so much in the news, will find a solid introduction in this entry in the Religions of the World series...Informative sidebars on such topics as Islamic dress for women, dietary laws, Muslims and music, and the Dome of the Rock. The typeface is clean and the black-and-white photos are interesting. <br> -- Booklist (August 2002)

Students wanting to know more about Islam, the religion so much in the news, will find a solid introduction in this entry in the Religions of the World series...Informative sidebars on such topics as Islamic dress for women, dietary laws, Muslims and music, and the Dome of the Rock. The typeface is clean and the black-and-white photos are interesting. -- Booklist (August 2002)

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