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Author:	REZA ASLAN, Reza Aslan	Publisher:	Random House Inc
ISBN-10:	1400062136	Subject:	Religion & Spirituality
ISBN-13:	9781400062133	Topic:	--
Format:	Hardcover	Language:	English
Publication Year:	2005	Condition:	Good
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Length:	310 pages
Height:	9.3 in.
Width:	6.3 in.
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Weight:	20.0 oz.

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Though it is the fastest growing religion in the world, Islam remains shrouded by ignorance and fear. What is the essence of this ancient faith? Is it a religion of peace or war? How does Allah differ from the God of Jews and Christians? Can an Islamic state be founded on democratic values such as pluralism and human rights? A writer and scholar of comparative religions, Reza Aslan has earned international acclaim for the passion and clarity he has brought to these questions. In No god but God, challenging the “clash of civilizations” mentality that has distorted our view of Islam, Aslan explains this critical faith in all its complexity, beauty, and compassion. Contrary to popular perception in the West, Islam is a religion firmly rooted in the prophetic traditions of the Jewish and Christian scriptures. Aslan begins with a vivid account of the social and religious milieu in which the Prophet Muhammad lilved. The revelations that Muhammad received in Mecca and Medina, which were recorded in the Quran, became the foundation for a radically more egalitarian community, the likes of which had never been seen before. Soon after his death, the Prophet’s successors set about the overwhelming task of defining and interpreting Muhammad’s message for future generations. Their efforts led to the development of a comprehensive code of conduct that was expected to regulate every aspect of the believer’s life. But this attempt only widened the chasm between orthodox Islam and its two major sects, Shiism and Sufism, both of which Aslan discusses in rich detail. Finally, No god but God examines how, in the shadow of European colonialism, Muslims developed conflicting strategies to reconcile traditional Islamic values with the social and political realities of the modern world. With the emergence of the Islamic state in the twentieth century, this contest over the future of Islam has become a passionate, sometimes violent battle between those who seek to enforce a rigid and archaic legal code and those who struggle to harmonize the teachings of the Prophet with contemporary ideals of democracy and human rights. According to Reza Aslan, we are now living in the era of “the Islamic Reformation.” No god but God is a persuasive and elegantly written account of the roots of this reformation and the future of Islamic faith.
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"Readers will gravitate toward NO GOD BUT GOD not only because of its stimulating arguments, but also because it's so well put together as a literary work." Kirkus (01/01/2005) "[A] literate, accessible introduction to Islam (or more accurately Islams), carefully placing its message and rituals in historical context. Complete with a glossary and an annotated bibliography, it could easily serve as a college textbook." New York Times - William Grimes (05/04/2005) "[A] wise and passionate book....Aslan is at his best in trying to explain and recapture what was initially inspiring about Islam and what remains powerful...." New York Times Book Review - Max Rodenbeck (05/29/2005) "[A] stimulating survey of Islamic history and thought....One of the achievements of Reza Aslan's book is that it gives Islam as much internal complexity and diversity as the concepts of "The West" and "America" possess in our eyes....F[]ew writers are likely to outline its possibilities and hint at its dangers as vividly as Reza Aslan does." New York Review of Books - Pankaj Mishra (11/17/2005) "[T]his is an excellent overview that doubles as an impassioned call to reform." Booklist - John Green (03/01/2005)

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No god but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam

Reza Aslan

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Binding:	Hardcover
Book Condition:	Good
Jacket Condition:	Good

ISBN:	1400062136
Publication Date:	2005-03-15
Publisher:	Random House

Pages:	336
Height:	1.1800 inches
Width:	6.5400 inches
Weight:	1.3700 pounds

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