Ever since a group of people came into existence who called themselves Muslims, questions of what it meant to be a member of that group and what the requirements for membership were, have proven to be divisive for the community itself. This book aims to present source material and reflections on how the word "Islam" is to be used and understood.

Andrew Rippin is a Professor of Islamic History at the University of Victoria, Canada.

Sections to be included in the volume: 1.