What Everyone Needs to Know About Islam

Book Review

Nov 06, 2026

What Everyone Needs to Know About Islam by John L. Esposito is not just an introduction to the Islamic faith and its practices. It challenges the assumptions by which Islam is often understood in the West. Originally published by Oxford University Press in 2002 and subsequently updated in 2011, the book is based on a question-and-answer format to addres…

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A guest post by

Sarina Tareen

Sarina Tareen is a Pakistan-based International Relations researcher, writer, and Sub-Editor at The Strategic Desk, with over three years of research and writing experience. Currently pursuing an MS in International Relations at BUITEMS.