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