Here is the best available introduction to the history, beliefs, and practices of one of the world's most widely-held religions.  "Islam: It's Meaning for Modern Man" provides an "inside" view of a faith that

• commands the devotion of nearly one-eighth of the world's population
• moulds the way of life of countries in the vital crescent from Malaya to Morocco
• competes strongly with Christian missions, especially in Africa
• is of increasing importance in America, particularly among minority groups.<...

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