Discover Islam!

In the unfolding of history, Islamic civilization has been one of humanity's grandest achievements. It became a world wide power founded simply on faith. Islam began as a spiritual revelation that would shape the nations of three continents and lauch an empire.

For the West, much of the history of Islam has been obscured behind a veil of fear and misunderstanding. Yet Islam's hidden history is deeply but surprisingly interwoven with Western Civilization.

It was Muslim scholars who reclaimed the ancient wisdom of the Greeks while Europe languished in the dark ages. It was they who sowed the seeds for the Renaissance, 600 years before the birth of Leonardo Da Vinci. From the way we heal the sick, to the the numerals that we use for counting, cultures across the globe have been shaped by Islamic civilization.

But all of this began with the life of a single ordinary man, and the profound message that he proclaimed would change the world forever. His name was Muhammad (peace be upon him).

Taken from the introduction of the VHS Video entitled Islam: Empire of Faith, part of the PBS Home Video Collection.

Please click on the links below to view articles in this section.

Who are the Muslims?
What do Muslims Believe?
Muhammad, Seal of the Prophets
You must know this Man!
What is the Quraan?
What are the "Five Pillars" of Islam?
How did the Spread of Islam affect the World?
Muslim Family and Social Life
How does Islam guarantee Human Rights?
How does Islam elevate the Status of Women?
What does Islam say about War?
How does Islam relate to Christianity and Judaism?
Why is Islam so often Misunderstood?