No god but God: The Origins and Evolution of Islam
In this invaluable introduction to a faith that for much of the West remains shrouded in ignorance and fear, Reza Aslan, an internationally acclaimed scholar of comparative religion, examines Islam: its rituals and traditions, the revelation of Muhammad as Prophet and the subsequent uprising...
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In this invaluable introduction to a faith that for much of the West remains shrouded in ignorance and fear, Reza Aslan, an internationally acclaimed scholar of comparative religion, examines Islam: its rituals and traditions, the revelation of Muhammad as Prophet and the subsequent uprising against him, and the emergence of his successors. Aslan's comprehensive text explores the complex history of the fastest-growing religion in the world. No god but God is an engaging, accessible, and thought-provoking book for young people that is sure to stimulate discussion and encourage understanding of the Islamic faith and the people who follow it.From the Hardcover edition.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780385739764 (0385739761)
ASIN: 385739761
Publish date: August 14th 2012
Publisher: Ember
Pages no: 176
Edition language: English
Category:
Non Fiction,
History,
Academic,
School,
Culture,
Religion,
Politics,
Philosophy,
Spirituality,
Theology,
Islam
The Character assassination of Sam Harris. A crime by Glenn GreenWald and Reza Aslan If someone has asked me why I dislike Reza Aslan, the self congratulating asshole who wrote books that based on fictional religious books. He might be well read in religious bullshit, but it would not make him w...
No God But God is a non-fiction book about Islam. It covers the life of the prophet Muhammad, the birth and development of the religion and also contemporary issues like the wearing of the veil, jihad and the evolution of what we in the West call fundamentalist Islam. Aslan explains the roots of d...
This youth oriented version of Alsan's larger work is excellent at providing a quick, clear overview of Islam. Not only will youth (high school) enjoy it, but adults looking for a quick introduction will find it to be a good starting place. Alsan clearly intends this for a Western audience and in ad...
Aslan has produced what should be required reading for anyone with an interest in things Islamic, whether that interest be religious or geopolitical. He make clear that there are several types of Islam, and that fanatical, fundamentalist Wahabism is not the only brand on the market. I found the bo...
Decent writing, historical analysis of Islam. I find it to be balanced and objective.
13 years ago
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