What You Need to Know about Islam and Muslims

pros: This book does give a factual, educational account of Islam from a Christian viewpoint from a baptist preacher who spent years learning Islamic customs. No I am not baptist. As for the ones who say this is trying to capitalize on the post septermber 11 chaos, remember that this book was written and published more than a year BEFORE 9/11. This is a very good introduction to Islam and I highly recommend it. cons: left me wanting a more in-depth analysis of Islam; some bullet-facts could have been expanded for easier and smoother reading

I agree with the other reviewers who criticize this book as being repititve and "bullet style" of writing. However, I found the repitition to be useful in helping me absorb some of the concepts of Islam. Most important to me was understanding why Muslims believe what they believe, and understanding what Muslims think about Christians and their understanding of Christian faith. Although some Muslims might be correct in criticizing some of the factual details in this book (I wouldn't know), I can say the book was not written in a hateful or unflattering way (except perhaps to some of the non-orthodox such as Louis Farrakhan). The author balances his criticism of Christians and Muslims in denouncing the hatred that has existed over the centuries. May we all learn more about each other and follow the greatest commandments, to love the Lord and to love our neighbors.