No god but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam
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| Rating | : | 4.73 (985 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B002124A0G |
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| Number of Pages | : | 507 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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From The New Yorker Aslan, a young Iranian emigrant, lucidly charts the growth of Islam from Muhammad's model community in Medina—depicted as a center of egalitarian social reform—through the chaotic contest to define the faith after the Prophet's death. Fifteen centuries after Muhammad, Islam has reached the age at which Christianity underwent its reformation; Islam's renewal, Aslan attests, "is already here." However, both modernizers and their "fundamentalist" opposites call themselves reformers, and the victory of the former is not assured. Copyright © 2005 The New Yorker. Within generations, seven hundre
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.. Though it is the fastest growing religion in the world, Islam remains shrouded by ignorance and fear. Their efforts led to the development of a comprehensive code of conduct that was expected to regulate every aspect of the believer’s life. Aslan begins with a vivid account of the social and religious milieu in which the Prophet Muhammad lilved. 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 pas
"Enjoy." according to Michael Roberts. This is very probably the easiest and most accurate read of the Muslim Faith and Islam that I have ever seen. It will introduce you to the prophet's early life, his relationships with Mecca, the beginnings of his preaching.all the way to his deathand the issues / problems in choosing a new earthly leader for the faith. These problems continue today. The author also makes p. Lauren C. said Excellent book!. Reza Aslan is a phenomenal author and academician. He truly captures important concepts and conveys them to the reader in an understandable and empathic manner. This book is a must for anyone wanting to better understand Islam as a religion rather than the ridiculous attitudes and comments made by political leaders.. F. M. Langner said Book about Islam finally makes its history and culture clear!. No god but God is a rare combination of great detail and fascinating reading, two sets of words rarely found in the same sentence about any book. Prior to reading this book, for westerners like me, understanding Islam and its people seemed difficult to impossible.Separating (but relating) religion, culture, and the desires of individual people, No god but God makes clear t