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Author: Roger Du Pasquier Publisher: ISBN: Category : Islam Languages : en Pages : 176
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Alone among the world's religions, Islam is not just surviving but flourishing. Yet many people know little about Islam and regard its continuing attraction as something of a mystery. In this book, Du Pasquier, an award-winning Swiss journalist, provides a thorough introduction to Muslim belief, history and culture. He deals not only with topical issues, such as 'fundamentalism' and the status of Muslim women, but provides an overview of the Qur'an, the Prophet, Islamic history, and the nature of Muslim art and literature. Unbiased yet passionate, the book offers an 'unveiling' which must be heeded if the present mutual incomprehension between East and West is to be overcome.
Author: Roger Du Pasquier Publisher: ISBN: Category : Islam Languages : en Pages : 176
Book Description
Alone among the world's religions, Islam is not just surviving but flourishing. Yet many people know little about Islam and regard its continuing attraction as something of a mystery. In this book, Du Pasquier, an award-winning Swiss journalist, provides a thorough introduction to Muslim belief, history and culture. He deals not only with topical issues, such as 'fundamentalism' and the status of Muslim women, but provides an overview of the Qur'an, the Prophet, Islamic history, and the nature of Muslim art and literature. Unbiased yet passionate, the book offers an 'unveiling' which must be heeded if the present mutual incomprehension between East and West is to be overcome.
Author: Haroon Moghul Publisher: Beacon Press ISBN: 0807020745 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 242
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A searing portrait of Muslim life in the West, this “profound and intimate” memoir captures one man’s struggle to forge an American Muslim identity (Washington Post) Haroon Moghul was thrust into the spotlight after 9/11, becoming an undergraduate leader at New York University’s Islamic Center forced into appearances everywhere: on TV, before interfaith audiences, in print. Moghul was becoming a prominent voice for American Muslims even as he struggled with his relationship to Islam. In high school he was barely a believer and entirely convinced he was going to hell. He sometimes drank. He didn’t pray regularly. All he wanted was a girlfriend. But as he discovered, it wasn’t so easy to leave religion behind. To be true to himself, he needed to forge a unique American Muslim identity that reflected his beliefs and personality. How to Be a Muslim reveals a young man coping with the crushing pressure of a world that fears Muslims, struggling with his faith and searching for intellectual forebears, and suffering the onset of bipolar disorder. This is the story of the second-generation immigrant, of what it’s like to lose yourself between cultures and how to pick up the pieces.
Author: Syed M. Masood Publisher: Anchor ISBN: 0385545231 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 368
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Following two families from Pakistan and Iraq in the 1990s to San Francisco in 2016, The Bad Muslim Discount is an inclusive, comic novel about Muslim immigrants finding their way in modern America. “Masood’s novel presents a stereoscopic, three-dimensional view of contemporary Muslim America: the way historical conflict in the Middle East lingers in individual lives, the way gossip travels in a close-knit immigrant community.” —The New York Times Book Review It is 1995, and Anvar Faris is a restless, rebellious, and sharp-tongued boy doing his best to grow up in Karachi, Pakistan. As fundamentalism takes root within the social order and the zealots next door attempt to make Islam great again, his family decides, not quite unanimously, to start life over in California. Ironically, Anvar's deeply devout mother and his model-Muslim brother adjust easily to life in America, while his fun-loving father can't find anyone he relates to. For his part, Anvar fully commits to being a bad Muslim. At the same time, thousands of miles away, Safwa, a young girl living in war-torn Baghdad with her grief-stricken, conservative father will find a very different and far more dangerous path to America. When Anvar and Safwa's worlds collide as two remarkable, strong-willed adults, their contradictory, intertwined fates will rock their community, and families, to their core. The Bad Muslim Discount is an irreverent, poignant, and often hysterically funny debut novel by an amazing new voice. With deep insight, warmth, and an irreverent sense of humor, Syed M. Masood examines universal questions of identity, faith (or lack thereof), and belonging through the lens of Muslim Americans.
Author: Paul-Gordon Chandler Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers ISBN: 0742566048 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 241
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Today's tensions between the 'Islamic' East and 'Christian' West run high. Here Paul-Gordon Chandler presents fresh thinking in the area of Christian-Muslim relations, showing how Christ_whom Islam reveres as a Prophet and Christianity worships as the divine Messiah_can close the gap between the two religions. Historically, Christians have taken a confrontational or missionary approach toward Islam, leading many Muslims to identify Christianity with the cultural prejudices and hegemonic ambitions of Westerners. On the individual level, Christ-followers within Islam have traditionally been encouraged by Christians to break away from their Muslim communities. Chandler boldly explores how these two major religions_which share much common heritage_can not only co-exist, but also enrich each other. He illustrates his perspective with examples from the life of Syrian novelist Mazhar Mallouhi, widely read in the Middle East. Mallouhi, a self-identified 'Sufi Muslim follower of Christ,' seeks to bridge the chasm of misunderstanding between Muslims and Christians through his novels.
Author: Sep Riahi Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: 9781726627214 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Multi-award-winning picture book, adorned with the powerful illustrations by renowned Egyptian artist Heba Amin, offers a unique exploration into the lives of 13 influential Muslim women who have left a lasting impact on history. This is not a mere collection of biographies, but a tapestry of narratives that celebrate the resilience, courage, and determination of these women. Each woman's story is a testament to her unique strength and contribution: Khadija bint Khuwaylid (Arabia), the first wife of the Prophet (pbuh), a beacon of strength and faith. Aisha bint Abi Bakr (Arabia), the insightful wife of the Prophet (pbuh), whose wisdom continues to enlighten. Al-Khansa (Arabia), an Arabian poetess whose verses echo with profundity and sentiment. Rabi a al-Adawiyya (Iraq), a venerated woman saint, embodying spiritual devotion. Arwa bint Ahmed al-Sulayhiyya (Yemen), the sovereign Queen of Yemen, a symbol of regal leadership. Sultan Razia (India), the Warrior Queen of Delhi, personifying courage and valor. Nana Asmau (Nigeria), a scholar and poetess, a beacon of intellect and creativity. Tjut Njak Dien (Indonesia), a guerrilla leader, exemplifying resistance and resilience. Halide Edib Adivar (Turkey), a Turkish novelist and activist, a voice for change and reform. Umm Kulthum (Egypt), an iconic musical artist and singer, the melody of a nation. Sabiha Gökçen (Turkey), a pioneering military pilot, soaring high against the odds. Chaibia Tallal (Morocco), a gifted painter, painting the world in her unique hues. Shirin Ebadi (Iran), a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, a champion for human rights. Each chapter of this book, is an invitation to journey through time and across cultures, to discover the remarkable lives of these women and their enduring influence on the world. This is more than a book; it's a celebration of the contributions of Muslim women throughout history. WINNER: * Middle East Book Award (Middle East Outreach Council) * Moonbeam Children's Books Peacemaker Award * USA Book News "Best Book" * Skipping Stones Honor Award
Author: Tarif Khalidi Publisher: Harvard University Press ISBN: 0674011155 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 257
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This work presents in English translation the largest collection ever assembled of the sayings and stories of Jesus in Arabic Islamic literature. In doing so, it traces a tradition of love and reverence for Jesus that has characterized Islamic thought for more than a thousand years. An invaluable resource for the history of religions, the collection documents how one culture, that of Islam, assimilated the towering religious figure of another, that of Christianity. As such, it is a work of great significance for the understanding of both, and of profound implications for modern-day intersectarian relations and ecumenical dialogue. Tarif Khalidi’s introduction and commentaries place the sayings and stories in their historical context, showing how and why this “gospel” arose and the function it served within Muslim devotion. The Jesus that emerges here is a compelling figure of deep and life-giving spirituality. The sayings and stories, some 300 in number and arranged in chronological order, show us how the image of this Jesus evolved throughout a millennium of Islamic history.
Author: Cemil Aydin Publisher: Harvard University Press ISBN: 0674050371 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 305
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“Superb... A tour de force.” —Ebrahim Moosa “Provocative... Aydin ranges over the centuries to show the relative novelty of the idea of a Muslim world and the relentless efforts to exploit that idea for political ends.” —Washington Post When President Obama visited Cairo to address Muslims worldwide, he followed in the footsteps of countless politicians who have taken the existence of a unified global Muslim community for granted. But as Cemil Aydin explains in this provocative history, it is a misconception to think that the world’s 1.5 billion Muslims constitute a single entity. How did this belief arise, and why is it so widespread? The Idea of the Muslim World considers its origins and reveals the consequences of its enduring allure. “Much of today’s media commentary traces current trouble in the Middle East back to the emergence of ‘artificial’ nation states after the fall of the Ottoman Empire... According to this narrative...today’s unrest is simply a belated product of that mistake. The Idea of the Muslim World is a bracing rebuke to such simplistic conclusions.” —Times Literary Supplement “It is here that Aydin’s book proves so valuable: by revealing how the racial, civilizational, and political biases that emerged in the nineteenth century shape contemporary visions of the Muslim world.” —Foreign Affairs
Author: Wendy Shalit Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1476765170 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 454
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Updated with a new introduction, this fifteenth anniversary edition of A Return to Modesty reignites Wendy Shalit’s controversial claim that we have lost our respect for an essential virtue: modesty. When A Return to Modesty was first published in 1999, its argument launched a worldwide discussion about the possibility of innocence and romantic idealism. Wendy Shalit was the first to systematically critique the "hook-up" scene and outline the harms of making sexuality so public. Today, with social media increasingly blurring the line between public and private life, and with child exploitation on the rise, the concept of modesty is more relevant than ever. Updated with a new preface that addresses the unique problems facing society now, A Return to Modesty shows why "the lost virtue" of modesty is not a hang-up that we should set out to cure, but rather a wonderful instinct to be celebrated. A Return to Modesty is a deeply personal account as well as a fascinating intellectual exploration into everything from seventeenth-century manners to the 1948 tune "Baby, It’s Cold Outside." Beholden neither to social conservatives nor to feminists, Shalit reminds us that modesty is not prudery, but a natural instinct—and one that may be able to save us from ourselves.
Author: Sahar Amer Publisher: Edinburgh University Press ISBN: 0748696849 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 310
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In an environment of increasing conservatism, in a world where a woman's right to wear the headscarf has become a touchstone for issues of all sorts, and at a time when racial and religious profiling has become commonplace, it is our political and social
Author: Roger Du Pasquier
Author: Roger Du Pasquier
Author: Haroon Moghul
Author: Syed M. Masood
Author: Paul-Gordon Chandler
Author: Sep Riahi
Author: Tarif Khalidi
Author: Cemil Aydin
Author: Wendy Shalit
Author: Sahar Amer
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