Publisher's Synopsis
From its modest beginnings on the Arabian Peninsula nearly 1,400 years ago, Islam has grown into the worlds second-largest religious faith, with more than 1.6 billion believers worldwide. Islamic civilisation has a long and rich history characterised by magnificent achievements in the arts, science, and culture. Many individuals have played important roles in the development and spread of the Islamic faith and Islamic civilisations. This book provides brief biographies of a handful of those individuals, whose deeds have served as a powerful inspiration for other Muslims.
