Myths and misunderstanding continue to proliferate about Islam and its millions of followers worldwide. Through photographs and a question-and-answer format, this expanded edition of an introduction to Islam offers succinct, and sometimes surprising, answers to frequently-asked questions about the Muslim faith. This version has the endorsement of Al Azhar University of Cairo, the centre of Islamic study for the entire Muslim world. Key questions addressed include: What do Muslims believe?; Does Islam encourage violence?; What is Jihad?; and Are Muslim men considered superior to women?