Understanding Islam: A Listener's Guide

About this book

Join a legendary authority for comparative religions on this timely listener's guide to the most "persistently misunderstood religion in the world." On Understanding Islam, Huston Smith invites you to learn about Islam's founding lineage, its inspiration in Greek philosophy, and its common roots with both Judaism and Christianity. Topics The message of the prophet Mohammed The why it is perceived as a tool for violence Women under the surprising truth, and more.