Imam in Canada
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Annotation:"The importance of this work is that it demonstrates that there is no monolithic Islam, steadfastly attempting to undermine American values and interests"
Annotation:An exploration of contemporary Islam and a call for Muslims to reclaim their faith by mobilizing the moderate, seemingly silent, majority
Annotation:Each individual story is seen through the searching eyes of Melody Moezzi, herself an American Muslim of Iranian descent…These thoughtful and articulate individuals represent the truth about the faith and its adherents who are drawn to the logic, compassion, and tolerance they find in Muslim teachings.
Annotation:In these thoughtful essays, Sheema Khan - Canadian hockey mom and Harvard PhD - gives us her pointed insights on being a modern and liberal, yet practicing, Muslim, especially in Canada. Tackling a host of issues, such as terrorism and fanaticism, human rights post 9/11, Ismalic law, women's rights, sharia, and the meaning of hijab, she explains Islam to the greater public while calling for mutual understanding and tolerance.
Annotation:In this book a variety of Canadian Muslim voices address vital issues related to the question of living as Muslims in the Canadian social, legal, and political spaces. For example, what issues of integration and identity face young Muslims growing up in this country? Is there, in fact, a single Muslim identity?
Annotation:Ramadan, named by Time magazine in 2000 as one of the 100 most important innovators of the coming century, argues that Islam can and should feel at home in the West.
Annotation:Dardss invites us to explore some of Islamès key beliefs and practices, using his own failings and successes as a guide.
Annotation:Benedictine nun Sr. Mary Margaret Funk has engaged in interfaith dialogue with Aerican Muslims in an effort to bridge the gaps that seem to divide Christianity and Islam, and has found startling similarities to her own deeply held Catholic practice and beliefs.
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