Growing up Muslim in Southern California, Sumbul Ali-Karamali, author of the adult volume, The Muslim Next Door, found herself answering questions from friends and schoolmates about her life: What do Muslims eat? Why do they dress the way they do? Why do they pray five times a day? What do their holy days celebrate? Who is Muhammad? What do Muslims believe about him? What are the tenets of Islam? A comprehensive introduction to one of the world's major religions, Growing Up Muslim explores the fundamentals of Islam, Muhammad and his mission, and the Muslim perspective, as well as the development and spread of Islam and current demographics. Ali-Karamali also provides young people with essential information about Islam in the everyday context of Muslim life in America, encouraging tolerance and acceptance.