Islam is one of the world’s oldest religions, and has contributed to theological, philosophical, legal, spiritual, cultural, mathematical, scientific, and humanistic traditions for over a millennium. It is also the fastest growing religion both globally and domestically in the USA, and is projected to become the biggest religion in the world this century. Even given its size, Islam has a disproportionately large presence in modern discourse on politics, religion, and culture. This minor explores the religion from all these perspectives.