A fascinating; accessible introduction to Islam from the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller ZealotThough it is the fastest-growing religion in the world; Islam remains shrouded in ignorance and fear for much of the West. In No god but God; Reza Aslan; an internationally acclaimed scholar of religions; explains this faith in all its beauty and complexity. Beginning with a vivid account of the social and religious milieu in which the Prophet Muhammad forged his message; Aslan paints a portrait of the first Muslim community as a radical experiment in religious pluralism and social egalitarianism. He demonstrates how; after the Prophet’s death; his successors attempted to interpret his message for future generations–an overwhelming task that fractured the Muslim community into competing sects. Finally; Aslan examines how; in the shadow of European colonialism; Muslims developed conflicting strategies to reconcile traditional Islamic values with the realities of the modern world; thus launching what Aslan terms the Islamic Reformation. Timely and persuasive; No god but God is an elegantly written account of a magnificent yet misunderstood faith.
#394572 in Books 2016-08-08Original language:English 9.00 x 1.30 x 6.20l; .0 #File Name: 0812248414416 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. BRILLIANTBy AlexaolasThe introduction alone is worth 10 stars: a consolidation of cutting edge scholarship on the relationship between slavery and The emergence of this country as a world power: this book's particular focus is on the economic; but every aspect of life is touched upon. The book requires slow and careful reading; but it is worth it. The writings in this book represent a true paradigm shift - revelatory.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Preston Catoa real eye opener....i hope there will be more in depth look at out real history; not the legendary.1 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Required American History KnowledgeBy MooreNoLessThe perfect companion to Slave Nation; by Alfred Blumrosen. Authentically eye-opening and enlightening; as well as substantially researched and presented. Should be required reading about American history.
