Understanding Islamand the Muslims

PREPARED BYThe Islamic Affairs Department

The Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Washington DC.

CONSULTANTSThe Islamic Texts Society, Cambridge, UK.

Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Da'wah and GuidanceKingdom of Saudi Arabia

First Edition1428 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."