This book will help you understand Islam Dr. Stephen M. Kirby shows that the confusion about Islam can be cleared up by focusing on the Islam taught by Muhammad, and believed in by most of the world's Muslims, not the Islam you might hear about from your neighbor or co-worker. Dr. Kirby investigates the acts of violence reportedly done in the name of Islam and examines the modern attempt to redefine the meaning of Jihad. You will find his conclusions surprising and thought-provoking. Understanding the reality of the true Islam is important for the average person who looks at the actions of the jihadists and wants to know: have the jihadists really hijacked Islam, or are they actually following the Koran and the teachings of Muhammad? This book will give you the information you need to better understand what is being done in the name of Islam. Dr. Kirby is the author of Letting Islam Be Islam: Separating Truth From Myth, a book that "provides a very deep understanding of the Koran and the Sunnah" and "is an excellent resource to guide you in understanding the enormous plethora of information about Islam" (Islamic Literature, Issue No. 73, 2013 - translated from Arabic by Dr. Mark Christian).