Provide an overview of Islam. Discusses Islam's role as both a religion and a way of life, and its deep impact on world affairs both historically and today. Covers topics such as Muhammad, jihad, Sufism, Muslim beliefs about other faiths, the possible future relations between Islam and the West, Islamic civilization's contributions to art, law, and science, whether the Quran condones terrorism and what it says about God, the role of women in Islam, and Islam's compatibility with modernization, capitalism, and democracy.

Course Number 6102: 12 lectures (30 minutes/lecture).

Disc 1: Islam yesterday, today, and tomorrow -- The five pillars of Islam -- Muhammad, prophet and statesman -- God's word, the Quranic worldview -- The Muslim community: faith and politics -- Paths to God: Islamic law and mysticism. Disc 2: Islamic revivalism, renewal and reform -- The contemporary resurgence of Islam -- Islam at the crossroads -- Women and change in Islam -- Islam in the West -- The future of Islam.