| Description |
xi, 234 p. ; 22 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [217]-223). |
| Contents |
How I became a Muslim refusenik -- Seventy virgins? -- When did we stop thinking? -- Gates and girdles -- Who's betraying whom? -- The hidden underbelly of Islam -- Operation Ijtihad -- In praise of honesty -- Thank God for the West. |
| Summary |
"In this open letter, Irshad Manji unearths the troubling cornerstones of mainstream Islam today: tribal insularity, deep-seated anti-Semitism, and an uncritical acceptance of the Koran as the final, and therefore superior, manifesto of God's will. But her message is ultimately positive. She offers a practical vision of how Islam can undergo a reformation that empowers women, promotes respect for religious minorities, and fosters a competition of ideas. Her vision revives "ijtihad," Islam's lost tradition of independent thinking. In that spirit, Irshad has a refreshing challenge for both Muslims and non-Muslims. Don't silence yourselves. Ask questions--out loud." -- Publisher's description on back cover. |
| Subject |
Islam -- Controversial literature.
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Islam and civil society.
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Liberty of conscience (Islam)
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Islam -- Essence, genius, nature.
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| ISBN |
0312327005 (pbk.) |
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9780312327002 (pbk.) |
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0312326998 : $16.07 |
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9780312326999 |
| Standard No. |
NLC 20040163822 |
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