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As the specter of religious extremism has become a fact of life today, the temptation is great to allow the evil actions and perspectives of a minority to represent an entire tradition. In the case of Islam, there has been much recent confusion in the Western world centered on... Read Full Overview

As the specter of religious extremism has become a fact of life today, the temptation is great to allow the evil actions and perspectives of a minority to represent an entire tradition. In the case of Islam, there has been much recent confusion in the Western world centered... Read Full Overview

One of the most respected experts on Islamic history offers an intelligent vision of the spiritual nucleus and social values of Islam: peace, compassion, social justice, and respect for others. Studying these values of Islam from both traditional and historical sources, this... Read Full Overview