There has never been a time when misconceptions about Islam and Muslims, and challenges that Muslims themselves face, have been so prevalent in the minds of people and so dominant in public discourse.It is true that misconceptions have existed for many centuries, especially among westerners. This is due to their ignorance about the religion of Islam and its history, and deliberate attempts by certain segments of the population to misconstrue the Qur'anic verses and/or quote them out...

This study begins with the foundational revolution that occurred at the beginning of the Islamic history and ends with the renewed revolution that is yet to occur at the end of time. These two revolutions, as it were, form the "bookends" of the Islamic history. In-between the two revolutions, the study examines all related events that happened or are yet to happen as well as describes the role of key players who shaped or influenced those events.This is, therefore, a study of histor...

Islam is a monotheistic religion that is unique in that it is also holistic. It has a system of inter-related beliefs that are organically linked to the observance of a set of ritual practices. Together, they guide human beings' relationship not only with their creator, Allah (the Most Glorified and Exalted), but also with His most noble creation, fellow human beings. Thus, Islam regulates believers' spiritual quest to move ever closer to Allah as well as their secular responsibilities tow...