Understanding Islam

and the Muslims

PREPARED BY
The Islamic Affairs Department
The Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Washington DC.

CONSULTANTS
The Islamic Texts Society, Cambridge, UK.

Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Da'wah and Guidance

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

First Edition
1428 H – 2007 G

"The author's views expressed in this publication do not necessarily

reflect the views of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Endowments,
Da'wah and Guidance."