Introducing Islam
Usually I do not pay too much attention here to textbooks on Islam. The simple reason is that there are too many and I do not have the time to review them. This is an exception, although it is not a thorough review but instead meant as a way to call your attention to a new textbook, Introducing Islam, written by William Shepard. The textbook is accompanied by a fantastic (although under construction) website with resources such as additional material, powerpoint slides, model course description and test questions.