Islam has grown rapidly and received considerable media attention in recent years. Explore Islam's relationship with modernity as well as the tenets and characteristics of Islamic communities.

RELIGION IN AMERICA : Islam 

Abraham, A Journey to the Heart of Three Great Faiths (Book)
Bruce Feiler, Author.  New York, NY: William Morrow, 2002.
Feiler explores the possibility of Abraham's story as the key to interfaith understanding by looking at the stories of his call, God's covenant with him, the conflict between Isaac and Ishmael, and his willingness to sacrifice his son.

Following Muhammad: Rethinking Islam in the Contemporary World (Book)
Carl W. Ernst, Author.  Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina Press, 2003.
Reflecting years of experience, research, writing, and teaching, Carl Ernst has written an accessible, comprehensive introduction to Islam and its scriptures, history, traditions, and contemporary expressions.

Islam in America (Book)
Jane I Smith, Author.  New York, NY: Columbia University Press, 1999.
This book introduces the basics of Islam in America, how it has developed, and how it was viewed before September 11, 2001. It will serve as a good primer for anyone trying to understand Islam’s role in American culture today.

Islam: A Concise Introduction (Book)
Huston Smith, Author.  New York, NY: HarperCollins, 2001.
This 100-page exploration of Islam in the post 9-11 world presents a summary of the faith, corrects common misconceptions and stereotypes, explores the variety within the faith, and compares Islam to Christianity and Judaism.

Reading up on Islam (Article)
The Christian Century. January 16–23, 2002. Vol. 119, No. 2, pp. 26–28. Chicago, IL: Christian Century Foundation.
This review essay is designed to assist readers in finding books that will help them better understand Islam. Dozens of books are included, ranging from general overviews to more focused works.

Talking with Churches about Islam (Article)
Congregational Resource Guide. March 2002.
After September 11, Religious Studies professor John Kaltner received many invitations to speak at churches about Islam. He reflects here on the questions he heard.

American Muslims: The New Generation (Book)
Asma Gull Hasan, Author.  New York, NY: Continuum International Publishing Group, 2001.
Speaking as a devout Muslim, Asma Gull Hasan articulates the need for American Muslims to study the Qu¹ran and move beyond the ethnic and immigrant cultures that separate them to create a uniquely American expression of their faith.