In this brief overview, Armstrong presents Islamic history from the time of the Prophet Muhammad’s migration from Mecca to Madinah, up to the present day. The author is a former nun who also wrote “A History of God,” “The Battle for God,” “Muhammad: A Biography of the Prophet,” and “Jerusalem: One City, Three Faiths.”
Book Link:“Islam: A Short History,” by Karen Armstrong
*Huda. “Top 6 Introductory Books About Islam.” Learn Religions, Jan. 25, 2021, learnreligions.com/top-