The deficiencies of the prevailing conditions are typically expressed in syncretistic religious terms borrowed from whatever spiritual traditions are available. The start of religious movement is most often sociological and economic. Various studies of religion over recent decades show a remarkably similar pattern of development that seems to be universal. It's a great jumping off place to expand your horizons. I really learned a great deal and don't feel as ignorant as I did before. It's very much like Christianity that varies from Catholics to Mormons to Jehovah's Witnesses to Evangicals.It seems like we have many similarities but there are also cultural differences. The book goes into the many sects of Islam. He valued her and she was his advisor, advocate, lover and friend. He was in a monogamous relationship with her until she died. Muhammad married an older woman, Khadija, a wealthy and respected businesswoman. It was the followers who came after both of them that twisted their message. One thing that came as a surprise to me was that Muhammad, like Jesus, did appreciate women and their contributions.
I have to be up front that I knew nothing about Muhammad and so it was great place to begin. Someone recommended this book and it turned out to be a great choice. We were woefully ignorant on the subject and needed to learn something about the religion. Our Bible study class decided we wanted to learn something about Muslims. Timely and persuasive, No god but God is an elegantly written account that explains this magnificent yet misunderstood faith.
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. 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. This updated edition addresses the events of the past decade, analyzing how they have influenced Islam’s position in modern culture. 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.
A finalist for the Guardian First Book Award.A fascinating, accessible introduction to Islam from the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Zealot
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