What everyone should know about Islam & Muslims

Intro: This book is a great intro for Non-muslim readers. I was looking for a book just like this to give to my non-muslim friends. The book is simple and straight forward. It backs itself by using verses from the Holy Quran and Sayings of the Prophet (PBUH). The book also uses logic to explain why Muslims do what they do and what the benefits of the various acts of worship are. Furthermore, the book explains how Islam is not a set of rituals (as commonly understood) but instead is a complete way of life that starts with character and moral development. Cons: I believe the book was written before 9/11 therefore does not include much about Jihad. I had to supplement this book with a few more articles about Jihad as well as Women in Islam (the two most misunderstood concepts). Overally, I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in Islam or Muslims.

I bought this book in hopes of better understanding the heritage of a friend and to dispel the common untruths and stereotypes of Muslims in the US. This is easy to read, easy to understand, and very educational. It is sorted by subject matter and Suzanne Haneef did an excellent job in explaining terminology for non-Muslims. This book answers many of my questions and inspired me to continue my Islam education by additional readings. This book has the ability to change some of the common misconceptions of Islam and Muslims.

A GREAT book, the information is very well structured and it targets every non Muslim and I think many Muslims could also benefit from it.It proceeds in a very logical manner, first by setting the reader's mind to remove all the false media pictures about Islam away and start again from scratch. She provides logical reasoning in proving that the Muslim's book "The Holy Quran" is truly the Word of God and that the prophet Muhammad is in truth the final messenger of God. She explains the Islamic teachings and its role for a better way of life and how it effects the body, mind and soul. And it also deals with how Islam considers Christianity and Judaism. Even if you're not willing to convert to Islam, this book has information everybody has to know.

It's a great book about Islam. I've found in it what I'd been looking for. It's easy, informative and well written. Good book for Non-Musllim as well as for Muslims to understand the spirit of Islam. "Congratulation on this beautiful work Suzanne"

This book is written by a White American woman who converted to Islam. It explains Islam in an easy to understand way for Christians and non-Muslims. It is also an excellent primer on Islam and even a help for those considering converting to Islam.It is a great read for those interested to know what the religion is "truly" about minus media misinformation. It is helpful for those interested in research for a comparitive religion course or those seeking to understand Islam in comparison to Christianity.It explains the history, the practice and the comparisons in excellent detail. For example, it discusses Jesus and other prophets in Islam as well as the role of women in Islam. It is really the best out there that is written from a Western perspective. In it's 12th edition I definitely feel it will continue to be a reference for years to come.