Publisher's Synopsis
"Islam Explained" is at once an introduction to one of the world's great religions and a cry for tolerance and understanding in deeply troubled times. In an question and answer format, Tahar Ben Jelloun clarifies the main tenets of Islam, the major landmarks in Islamic history, and the current politics of Islamic fundamentalism. He also sheds light on the key words that have come to dominate coverage of the current crisis, such as "terrorist", "crusade", "Jihad", "fundamentalist" and "fatwa", offering lucid and balanced explanations.
