Islam for Nerds
Subtitle: 500 Questions and Answers
Publisher: Gerald Drißner
Published: 2016
Place of publication: Berlin, Germany
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 752
ISBN-13: 9781530860180
Description: Islamic history and anecdotes are part of everyday conversation in the Arab world. This book provides a fascinating journey into one of the biggest and probably most misinterpreted religions via anecdotes and facts about Islam and its history, the Qur'an, the prophet Muhammad and his traditions, the Do's and Don'ts for Muslims, and how Islam spread around the world, summarised in 500 ques­tions and answers, which the author has derived from his own experiences.
The author has lived in North Africa and the Middle East for ten years and immersed himself in Islamic culture and society. He gradually learned the things kids in the Arab world already know, but most people in other parts of the world never heard of, by talk­ing to his neighbours, teachers, scholars and ordinary people in the street. 
This book explains Islam in its complexity. The author also addresses current topics: Islam in the West, women's issues and Jihād. It can be read without knowing Arabic. However, the author provides the fully vocalised Arabic source in addition to the English translation, which may be beneficial for Arabic speaking readers.