John Renard offers a concise, readable, and sensitive introduction to the beliefs and worldview of those who profess Islam. While most studies of a world religion do so topically, thematically reviewing doctrines, laws, and specific faith principles, Renard takes an interesting and more engaging tack. He invites the reader to enter into the spirituality of Islam. Using the image of “journey" or "pilgrim's path," the author focuses on the three paradigmatic journeys of Muhammad-emigrating from home (Hijra), pilgrimage to Makka (Hajj), and mystical experience or the trip beyond (Muhammad's Isra' and Mi'raj). A second, closely related cluster of images focuses on the "signs" or "lights" along the pilgrim's way.