An illustrated introduction to Islam in a question-and-answer format which aims to answer the "questions most often asked about Islam and what it means to be a Muslim. This booklet is of great benefit to teachers and anyone interested in an introduction to Islam, as it deals with questions such as, What do Muslims believe?; How did the spread of Islam affect the world?; Does Islam tolerate other beliefs?; What about Muslim women? This booklet has become a classic used by many school systems and Middle Eastern Studies classes. It was selected as mandatory reading for certain branches of the US Air Force.