Is Islam a religion of peace or war? Is it amenable to reform? Why do so many Muslims seem to be drawn to extremism? And what do words like jihad and fundamentalism really mean? In a world riven by misunderstandings and violence, Sam harris—a famous atheist—and Majid nawaz—a former radical—demonstrate how two people with very Diff er-ent religious views can fi nd common ground and invite you to join in an urgently needed conversation.