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A simplified and accessible text of the World Beliefs and Cultures series. Contains extracts from sacred texts and quotes from religious figures. Highlights the symbols and customs of each faith

A boy who is bullied at school eventually confides in a friend. Through courage and a sense of justice, the bully is confronted and reported to the teachers. The book aims to teach children to be brave and kind and to trust in God for protection.

The book introduces different aspects of Islam, such as the mosque, prayer, Muhamrad, Ramadian, scripture and pilgrimage. It also addresses topics such as the growth of Islam and growing up in Islam, making the book up-to-date and accessible to young people. Each chapter is supported by a question section which allows pupils to develop their coursework and exam technique. In addition there are numbered sub-sections at the end of the book, providing material for higher ability students to use for...

Author Sumbul Ali-Karamali offers her personal account, discussing the many and varied questions she fielded from curious friends and schoolmates while growing up in Southern California—from diet, to dress, to prayer and holidays and everything in between. She also provides an academically reliable introduction to Islam, addressing its inception, development and current demographics. Through this engaging work, readers will gain a better understanding of the everyday aspects of Muslim American...

From the Thinking About Religions series - a series for people aged 16+ which gives a sympathetic account of the practices and beliefs of the world's major faiths. Living as we do in a pluralist society with a wide variety of culture and religion, the study of world religions can no longer be a rapid survey that does no more than offer the student a slight acquaintance with the historical founder of a faith together with a knowledge of the more unusual customs and traditions associated with his...

From the Meeting Religious Groups series - an introduction to some major religious groups through a visit to a place of worship typical of each. Meeting people and asking questions is an interesting way of learning. Meeting people in religious groups and communities is an excellent way of finding out what they believe and why they behave as they do. In Britain there is a church, temple or some kind of religious building within easy reach of everybody's school and home. This book describes a mosq...

Explains the history and practices of the religion of Islam, especially as revealed through its sacred book, the Koran.

A study of the Muslim religion, designed for below average Key Stage 3 students of religious education. It is part of the "Seeking Religion" series, which seeks to offer balanced, factual and culturally sensitive approaches to the major world religions, along with opportunities for students to explore and reflect upon their own beliefs and values. Topics covered in this text include Muhammad; Jesus, Christians and Muslims; the Qu'ran; fasting, charity and pilgrimage; and Islam's gifts to the wor...