Discover the great diversity of the nearly one and a half billion people who belong to the community of Muslims. They are different--just like us!

John Esposito delivers 10 essential "things" to know about Islam that can give any reader a basic understanding and history of a complex religion that is often misunderstood. Esposito looks at many parts of Islam such as, core beliefs, differences between Sunni and Shii, and women amongst much more; key info to better understand today's issues.

This reading is the introduction to a book by Michael Sells, Professor of Religion at Haverford College, that is intended to introduce the Qur’an to non-Muslim readers. The author provides a very succinct but useful introduction to the Qur’an and its enormous cultural, spiritual and aesthetic significance for Muslims.

Performance of the pilgrimage to Mecca during the prescribed month is an obligation for all Muslims around the world at least once in their lifetime, if they can afford to go. This article explores the rites of the hajj in detail, and links with a Google Earth hajj tour.