"Inside Islam" provides a detailed and richly illustrated overview of the origins and development of Islam—its history, faith, teachings, and practices. Beginning in pre-Islamic Arabia, the book traces the dramatic story of the life and legacy of Muhammad—the rise of a tiny religious community at Medina to a vast Islamic empire with holdings that spanned the globe. The often controversial role of Muslim women is covered, as well as Islam's invaluable artistic, scholarly, and scientific achievements. Discussion and essay questions, word lists for vocabulary reinforcement, a test, answer key, and bibliography are included.