No god but God: The Origins Evolution and Future of Islam
No god but God: The Origins Evolution and Future of Islam
Author: Reza Aslan
Desc: A fascinating accessible introduction to Islam from the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Zealot INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • A finalist for the Guardian First Book Award In No god but God internationally acclaimed scholar Reza Aslan explains Islam—the origins and evolution of the faith—in all its beauty and complexity. This updated edition addresses the events of the past decade analyzing how they have influenced Islam’s position in modern culture. Aslan explores what the popular demonstrations pushing for democracy in the Middle East mean for the future of Islam in the region how the Internet and social media have affected Islam’s evolution and how the war on terror has altered the geopolitical balance of power in the Middle East. He also provides an update on the contemporary Muslim women’s movement a discussion of the controversy over veiling in Europe an in-depth history of Jihadism and a look at how Muslims living in North America and Europe are changing the face of Islam. Timely and persuasive No god but God is an elegantly written account that explains this magnificent yet misunderstood faith.