In this straightforward and authoritative collection of fifteen essays — each by a different, specialized expert in the field — readers will encounter all the major elements of Islam, including its history, its beliefs, its practices, and its interactions, notably with Christianity, Judaism, and the modern world. Islam: A Short Guide to the Faith will inform and enlighten all who wish to better understand this increasingly influential world religion. Contributors: - Roger Allen - Ruba Kana'an - Ahmet T. Karamustafa - Bruce B. Lawrence - Paul Löffler - Joseph E. Lowry - Scott C. Lucas - Jon McGinnis - Tahera Qutbuddin - Abdulaziz Sachedina - Jane I. Smith - Mark N. Swanson - Shawkat M. Toorawa - Mark S. Wagner - Homayra Ziad - Aron Zysow