Synopsis This Junior Encyclopaedia of Islam presents the young reader with a comprehensive, clear and stimulating guide to Islam. An Introduction to Islam, A-Z Fact-Finder, Life of the Prophet Muhammad, How to say your prayers, 99 Beautiful Names of Allah, Notable Muslims, Prayers from the Quran and the Hadith. Open up this book and explore! You will find many different kinds of information about Islam, in fact, all the things you always wanted to know about. Its best feature is that the meaning and message of Islam are expressed in a simple and easy-to-understand manner. Islam is the religion, and the way of life, of about one fifth of the world’s population. Its adherents, called Muslims, believe Islam is Allah’s final message to humankind, a reconfirmation and perfection of the messages that Allah has revealed through earlier prophets.