Medium Discount. Islam is one of the world's most prevalent religions, and Islamic culture is one of humanity's greatest contributors. Despite this, the West's perception of Islam is too often skewed by bigotry and violent misconceptions. This book looks at the history of Islam, including its achievements, the message of the Qur'an, Islamic law, and the impact of colonialism on all of this.(This book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear.)