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Despite heightened interest in the study of the Muslim faith, for many people Islam remains shrouded in mystery and confusion. What really is Shariah law? How is a Muslim to understand Jihad? Does Islam oppose Western values such as free speech or freedom of religion? What place do women have according to Islam?
Understanding that this confusion has as much to do with the behavior and words of Muslims as it does with allegations made by anti-Islam activists, Demystifying Islam offers refreshingly bold answers to provocative questions about Islam today. Author Harris Zafar-lecturer, writer, teacher and national spokesperson for Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA-is forthright about issues where Muslims disagree, and he digs into history through vast research and scholarship to track the origins of differing beliefs. From the burqa to the role of Jesus in Islam, Demystifying Islam is an essential resource and concise guide to understanding the fastest growing religion in the world.
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.
Summary
Demystifying Islam is a concise guide to what Islam really teaches about provocative topics, from the burqa to Shariah law. After an introduction to basic beliefs and practices, each chapter tackles a challenging topic about Islam today, including issues where Muslims disagree. This is a single, engaging source where readers can turn for answers.
