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Demystifying Islam is a concise guide to what Islam really teaches about provocative topics, from the burqa to Shariah law. After a short introduction to basic beliefs and practices, each chapter boldly tackles a challenging topic about Islam today. The book is forthright about issues where Muslims disagree, and provides a single, engaging source where readers can turn for answers to these important topics.
List of contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1-Begin with the Basics
Chapter 2-Demystifying the Origins of Islam
Chapter 3 - Demystifying Jihad
Chapter 4 - Demystifying Shariah
Chapter 5 - Demystifying Islam's View of Religious Freedom
Chapter 6 - Demystifying Islam's View of Free Speech
Chapter 7 - Demystifying Women's Rights in Islam
Chapter 8 - Demystifying Islam's View of Jesus Christ
Chapter 9 - Demystifying the Sects of Islam
About the Author
About the author
Harris Zafar is a public speaker, writer, and national spokesperson for Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA-among the oldest Muslim organizations in America-where he is also the national director of youth outreach. He speaks nationwide about Islam, interfaith dialogue, and pluralism, and he teaches courses about Islam's doctrines and history at two colleges. Zafar has published articles in USA Today, Washington Post, Christian Science Monitor, New York Daily News, BeliefNet, Oregonian, and more, and he blogs for The Huffington Post. He regularly appears on national media, such as the O'Reilly Factor, to provide commentary on current issues from an Islamic perspective. Follow him at @Harris_Zafar.
