Burt Jones developed a friendship with a Muslim student from Morocco while in college. Knowing little about his friend's religion, Burt asked for help to understand the Islamic faith. He gained an elementary frame of reference regarding Arabic terminology, word pronunciation, and what is socially and religiously acceptable. This led to a continuation of studying Islam and to this book.

"The major focus of this work is to show the effect Islam has

had on the world and on the day-to-day lives of its adherents. It

will specifically deal with the early and contemporary influence

of Islam and the future of this strangely bewitching religious

phenomenon."--Burt Jones