What do you really know about Islam and Muslims?



What does Islam actually teach about Allah (Almighty God), Jesus, the purpose of life,the treatment of women, or the perpetration of terrorism? Who are Muslims, where do they come from, and What have they contributed to the world?


You may think you have a pretty good idea – after all, you can hardly switch on the TV or pick up a newspaper these days without the words “Islam” or “Muslim” being mentioned in some con####. But how authentic is the information you are receiving?



Does the talking head on the network news have his facts right about Islamic teachings? Does the angry man with the AK-47 represent Muslims? Are these reliable sources on which to base your understanding?



This concise booklet separates the wheat from the chaff. It is written by Muslim New Yorkers, in order to explain the basic foundations of Islamic belief and life. It is based on authoritative sources that Muslims all over the world have accepted for the last 1400 years



If you are ####### to let others do your thinking for you, or you want to stick to preconceived ideas despite the facts, then perhaps this booklet is not for you –



please feel free to pass it on to someone else. But if you want to know the truth about the fastest growing religion in America – the faith of one fifth of the world’s population, then read on. All we ask is that you do so with an open mind.

What do you really know about Islam and Muslims?