Islam is at the forefront of inter-religious thought in America for the last two decades. We bring a lot of baggage to this conversation and it makes it very difficult to understand the religion from the point of view of practitioners.

This is again a 101 level discussion between Pete and Brian about the basics of Islam. We once again try to see the problem that Islam is attempting to solve and some of the ways in which they go about it.

To get an insider's perspective, read In the Footsteps of the Prophet. It is written in a devotional style for Muslims. For a history written closer to the time of Muhammad read Life of Muhammad by Ibn Ishaq.