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

No god but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam
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A fascinating, accessible introduction to Islam from the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Zealot

Though 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 Prophetâ€™s death, his successors attempted to interpret his message for future generationsâ€“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.
Country USA
Brand Brand: Random House Trade Paperbacks
Manufacturer Random House Trade Paperbacks
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2006-01-10
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780812971897

Country	USA
Brand	Brand: Random House Trade Paperbacks
Manufacturer	Random House Trade Paperbacks
Binding	Paperback
ReleaseDate	2006-01-10
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780812971897

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