Professor of Religious Studies Ron Geaves presents Aspects Of Islam, a thoughtful, balanced and serious-minded scrutiny of the Islamic faith, its sometimes distorted perception by the West, and issues directly affecting Muslims today. Chapters include "Sufism: an aberration or the voice of traditional Islam?", "Jihad: Islamic warfare or spiritual effort?", and "Muslim Women: Islam's oppressed or victims of patriarchy?" An extensively researched, impartial, no-nonsense discussion of the various sides and facets of debate concerning hot topics of Islam. An absolute must-read primer for anyone seeking a solid grounding in contemporary debate and issues concerning the Islamic religion.