Posted in History of Islam, Islam, Shi'ism, tagged conflicts within Islam, Islam, muslim book, Muslim sect, Shi'ism, Shia, Shia Revival, Sunni on June 30, 2008 | No Comments »
The Shia Revival: How Conflicts within Islam Will Shape the Future.
One of the least remarked upon aspects of the war in Iraq, at least in the American press, has been how conflict and instability in that country have shaken the delicate balance of power between Sunni and Shia throughout the wider region. Nasr, professor of [...]
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Posted in General Islam, History of Islam, Islam, tagged Prophet Muhammad, evolution, Middle East, Abu Bakr, United States, Saudi Arabia, The Origins, Future of Islam, tribal ethic, prophetic consciousness, social egalitarianism, political quietism, Arabian Peninsula, Banu Hashim, Muslim Brothers, Messenger of God on June 28, 2008 | No Comments »
No god but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam. 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 [...]
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The Autobiography of Malcolm X.
Malcolm X’s searing memoir belongs on the small shelf of great autobiographies. The reasons are many: the blistering honesty with which he recounts his transformation from a bitter, self-destructive petty criminal into an articulate political activist, the continued relevance of his militant analysis of white racism, and his emphasis on self-respect [...]
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Posted in Comparative Religion, General Islam, History of Islam, Islam, Religious Studies, tagged 9/11, blasphemy law, collective worship, culte musulman, faith schools, foulard islamique, German Muslims, ideological theories, immigration politics, Islam, mobilization theory, mosque building, multiple establishment, Muslims in Britain, Muslims in France, orthodox religionists, political opportunity structure theory, public corporation status, religious newcomers, Religious Studies on June 9, 2008 | No Comments »
Muslims and the State in Britain, France, and Germany. European governments must struggle with assimilating Muslim newcomers into their countries, with so many more now living in Western Europe. Britain, France, and Germany have dealt with the related problems differently. This book explains why their policies differ and proposes ways of ensuring the successful incorporation [...]
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Posted in Gender & Sexuality, General Islam, History of Islam, Islam, Religious Studies, tagged Islam, muslim, Qur'an, Indonesia, Religious Studies, Prophet Muhammad, Middle East, Gender & Sexuality, Islamic book, Muslimah, keluarga sakinah, female santri, young kiai, many kiai, pesantren world, pesantren education, pesantren tradition, national chair, marrying more, harmonious family, Majlis Tarjih, Indonesian Islam, Indonesian Muslims, Islam Baru, Majlis Ta'lim on June 7, 2008 | 1 Comment »
The surprising work of women in, on, and through Islam
In the United States, precious little is known about the active role Muslim women have played for nearly a century in the religious culture of Indonesia, the largest majority-Muslim country in the world. While much of the Muslim world excludes women from the domain of religious [...]
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