With the current turmoil in the Middle East, there is a growing interest about Islam¿the world¿s second largest religion and one of the fastest growing¿and its holy book, the Koran (or Qur¿an). Now, with this easy-to-follow, plain-English guide, you can explore the history, structure, and basic tenets of Islam¿s sacred scripture. <p><i>The Koran For Dummies</i> is for non-Muslims interested in the Koran as well as Muslims looking to deepen their understanding. Islamic scholar Sohaib Sultan provides a clear road map, revealing:</p><ul><li>The meaning of Koran and its basic message</li><li>The Koran¿s place in history and in Islamic spiritual life</li><li>Explanations of its language, structure, and narrative style</li><li>How to live by the Koran¿s teachings</li><li>The Koran¿s role in key global issues, such as Jihad vs. terrorism</li><li>Different interpretations of the Koran</li></ul><p>No other book provides such a straightforward look at what the Koran says, how it says it, and how