There are two places you get the teachings of Islam. The first is the word of god, as laid down in the Koran, and the second is in Hadith, the teachings of the Prophet. It seems that the Prophet was the only dude qualified to *explain* the Koran (which is, as we've established, The Werd Of Gawd). Anyone else doing this is a blasphemer and therefore subject to all the cruel, unusual but strangely crowd-pleasing punishments that that entails.

Islam is a fascinating religion, and I feel enriched (though not at all convinced - my atheism remains unmoved) by knowing a little about it. It has a simplicity and straightforwardness that is notably absent from the political and financial mire that is Christianity.

Interesting sites:
[link|http://www.islam-guide.com/|http://www.islam-guide.com/]
[link|http://www.islaam.com/|http://www.islaam.com/]