The Trouble with Islam Today: A Muslim's Call for Reform in Her Faith
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| Rating | : | 4.99 (653 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B005UG3XOE |
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| Number of Pages | : | 575 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-02-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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"A daring if somewhat unbalanced critique." according to James Shaffer-Bauck. While I greatly appreciate the critique of Islam casting other ideologies as superior by comparison a bit of a stretch. The entities used as standards against which Islam is judged are responsible for actions at least as egregious as those of radical Islamists. Far more innocent people have been slaughtered and displaced by Western aggression than by Islamic terrorists.. "Brave woman with a personal agenda" according to Uri Breitman. Yep, Islam has some major flaws. Yes, it needs a reform. But who's going to reform Islam, when Saudi Arabia is so rich with oil? who's going to change its ways, when a barrell of oil costs about 70$ and worldwide demand is still strong?It seems like Islam is just too big to change, and although Manji's book is a rare cry for change, it doesn't provide a wide-enough perpspective on this global religion.The clear connection between the oil market and extreme Islam is too strong to break, even in 201Brave woman with a personal agenda Uri Breitman Yep, Islam has some major flaws. Yes, it needs a reform. But who's going to reform Islam, when Saudi Arabia is so rich with oil? who's going to change its ways, when a barrell of oil costs about 70$ and worldwide demand is still strong?It seems like Islam is just too big to change, and although Manji's book is a rare cry for change, it doesn't provide a wide-enough perpspective on this global religion.The clear connection between the oil market and extreme Islam is too strong to break, even in 2014 or 2015.I felt that by sticking to Irshad's personal story, the books remains too small to capture the imagination of many . or 2015.I felt that by sticking to Irshad's personal story, the books remains too small to capture the imagination of many . "Almost Perfect" according to Ralph White. Irshad Manji's book is a major contribution to the growing body of work by women disaffected by Islam. She adds her name to the likes of Ayan Hirsi Ali, Brigitte Gabriel, and Wafa Sultan. She is a courageous woman and an excellent writer. She misses on only one point and it is a point which goes to the core of the matter. It isn't Islam which is the problem. No one cares what faith people follow or what their religious convictions are. The problem is sharia, which is frequently, and inaccurately, referred to as "religious law." It is in fact a violent, repressive, and totalitarian political code. When Islam is able to d
You will love the musical surprises, too!. As a faithful Muslim, Irshad shows that Islam has the raw material to rectify these injustices. In this audiobook, her voice rings clearly, compassionately, and passionately. In this audiobook, narrated by her, Irshad explains the disturbing attitudes with which too many of her fellow Muslims practice Islam today: Arab cultural tribalism posing as pure faith. An uncritical approach to the Quran as the final and therefore superior word of God. Winner of Oprah's first "Chutzpah Award" for boldness, Irshad Manji is among the world's most visible - and vocal - Muslim reformers. And a rejection of universal human rights as if they are incompatible with the Divine. Irshad Manji's message for Muslims and non-Muslims? Dare to ask questions - out loud. Irshad offers a practical vision of how reform-minded Muslim can empower women, promote respect for religious minorities and foster a competition of ideas. This vision builds on "ijtihad" (ij-tee-had), Islam's lost tradition of independent thinking