Islam is the worlds fastest growing religion, and is projected to be the largest by the year 2010. This phenomenal rise in its numbers, to an extent, has been encouraged by the blatant contradictions that we are seeing in Christianity. When we see openly gay bishops elected to lead churches - when the bible,unequivocally teaches against homosexuality - this has no doubt discouraged some from followingChristianity.

The white man has quite cleverly shifted and adjusted Christianity tosatisfy his needs. Wherever thereareteachings in the bible which disallow a certain conduct, the white man will find a way of circumventing and misinterpreting that particular teaching to suit his needs.

This isnot the case with the holy Koran as it remains in its original text. Although 1400 years old it still provides guidance of how one shouldconducthimself. Whereas Christianity is viewed solely as a religion, Islam is a way of life. It affects every aspect ofaMuslim's life and provides guidance and direction.