The interest in putting together this book was stimulated by an increasing interaction with Muslim students at a local area college. Islam, a fast-growing religion in America, is often misunderstood – surprisingly even by young Muslims I have interacted with – as to its beliefs. An Examination of Islam investigates its beliefs both from the viewpoint of insiders and outsiders, in order to present a more complete understanding of Islam. A large section summarizes the 114 chapters (called Surahs) of the Quran itself, as well as a comprehensive summary of the history and origin of Islam. As a consequence, the readers will be enabled to reach their own conclusions as to the relevance of Islam in their own lives and make their own religious decisions thereby.