Which is the holiest city for Muslims? What does the Qur'an teach? Why do Muslims fast during Ramadan? Islam explores typical places of worship for Muslims, as well as major sites and places of pilgrimage around the world. There are clear explanations of Islam's holy books, symbols, teachings and forms of worship, and how these affect moral and social issues. The significance of major festivals and life's rites of passage is also covered, backed up with personal accounts from young people from all over the world. Features include: extracts from holy writings, timelines of key events in world history and key events in each religion, personal accounts, full glossary and index. Book jacket.