Publisher's Synopsis
With this book, a Muslim will explain Islam to non-Muslims. The ideas expressed are not my interpretation of Islam but are taken directly from the Quran, Islam's holy book, or the Prophet's Traditions, Muhammad's clarifications. In this book, I will present direct quotes from the Quran about the subjects under discussion. I am not an academic outsider analyzing another culture's religion. I was born into a Muslim family, and I have devoted most of my life to studying and understanding the Quran. This volume's purpose is not to convert you or preach to you. It aims is to inform non-Muslims about real Islam. It would be a mistake to judge Islam from today's Muslims' behavior, as many of us have departed from the Quran's spirit. My only plea to readers is not to prejudge and instead to temporarily suspend their biases. You will find answers to questions such as the origin of Islam, five articles of faith and five pillars, Big bang and the origin of the universe, the evolution of life, Shariah, women's rights, early Islamic history, battles, jihad, and terrorism, and much more.
