<p><strong>The world''s leading Islamicist offers a concise introduction to this rich and diverse tradition of 1.2 billion adherents.</strong></p><p> In this informative and clear introduction to the world of Islam, Seyyed Hossein Nasr explores the following topics in depth: </p><p>•What Is Islam? </p><p>•The Doctrines and Beliefs of Islam</p><p>•Islamic Practices and Institutions </p><p>•The History of Islam</p><p>•Schools of Islamic Thought </p><p>•Islam in the Contemporary World</p><p>•Islam and Other Religions </p><p>•The Spiritual and Religious Significance of Islam </p><p></strong></strong></p>