The Trouble with Islam Today
Author | : Irshad Manji |
Publisher | : Vintage Canada |
Total Pages | : 276 |
Release | : 2010-02-12 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780307375797 |
ISBN-13 | : 030737579X |
Rating | : 4/5 (97 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Trouble with Islam Today written by Irshad Manji and published by Vintage Canada. This book was released on 2010-02-12 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this controversial and groundbreaking book, Irshad Manji exposes the disturbing cornerstones of Islam as it is widely practiced today: tribal insularity, deep-seated anti-Semitism, and an uncritical acceptance of the Quran. But The Trouble with Islam Today ranges further than criticism, offering a practical vision of an Islamic reformation that empowers women, promotes respect for religious minorities, and fosters a competition of ideas. Manji’s vision revives “ijtihad,” Islam’s lost tradition of independent thinking. In that spirit, she issues an inspiring challenge for Muslims and non-Muslims alike: Dare to ask questions—out loud.