No god but God is the acclaimed twentieth-anniversary edition of Reza Aslan's groundbreaking introduction to Islam. Combining historical scholarship with accessible storytelling, the book explores the origins of Islam, the life and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, and the development of one of the world's major religions.

Tracing Islam from its beginnings in Mecca and Medina through centuries of political, cultural, and theological evolution, Aslan examines how the faith's message of justice, equality, and compassion has been interpreted across different eras and societies.

This revised edition also addresses modern issues including the politicization of religion, the rise of extremist ideologies, Islamophobia, and the ongoing relationship between tradition and modernity. Thoroughly researched yet approachable for general readers, the book offers an insightful and balanced understanding of Islam's past, present, and future.

Reza Aslan is an internationally acclaimed writer, scholar of religions, television host, and public intellectual. He is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth, as well as No god but God, God: A Human History, and An American Martyr in Persia.

Born in Tehran and raised in the United States, Aslan hosted the CNN documentary series Believer and served as an executive producer on HBO's The Leftovers. A professor of creative writing whose work bridges history, spirituality, and contemporary issues, he inspires readers to see beyond stereotypes and engage with the world with empathy and understanding.