an incisive, scholarly primer in Muslim history and an engaging personal exploration.” -The New York Times Book Review “ Aslan offers an invaluable introduction to the forces that have shaped Islam eloquent, erudite paean to Islam in all of its complicated glory.” -Los Angeles Times Book Review a literate, accessible introduction to Islam.” -The New York Times

“Grippingly narrated and thoughtfully examined. 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. “Wise and passionate book.A fascinating, accessible introduction to Islam from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Zealot and host of BelieverįINALIST FOR THE GUARDIAN FIRST BOOK AWARD “An introduction to Islam as evocative as it is provocative.”- Kirkus Reviews “This welcome addition to Islamic studies provides a valuable context for reflection about the origins of issues facing Muslims and their neighbors today.”- Publishers Weekly Praise for No god But God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam of Islam No god but God is sure to stimulate discussion and encourage understanding of the Islamic faith and the people who follow it. It covers the religion’s origins-the revelation of Muhammad as Prophet and the subsequent uprising against him, and the emergence of his successors-as well as Islam’s complex history. Engaging, accessible, and thought-provoking, No god but God is a persuasive, elegantly written, and accessible introduction for young readers to a faith that for much of the West remains shrouded in ignorance and fear.Īdapted for young readers from No god but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam, this exploration of Islam by Reza Aslan, internationally acclaimed scholar of comparative religion, delves into the rituals and traditions of a religion that is largely misunderstood by the West.

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