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 | | The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Islam, 2nd Edition (Complete Idiot's Guide to) by Yahiya Emerick ISBN-10: 9781592572724 ISBN-10: 1-59257-272-3 ISBN-13: 9781592572724 ISBN-13: 978-1-59257-272-4 Paperback 2004-11-02 Alpha Find Lowest Price |
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Product Description An up-close and up-to-date look at an often misunderstood faith. This completely revised and updated guide explores the tenets of the Qu’ran (a.k.a. Koran), examines the history of the religion and its relationship to Christianity and Judaism, and features an expanded section on the true story behind "jihad." It explores Islamic views on war and terrorism, including the Muslim perspective on the tragic events of September 11, and the subsequent U.S. presence in both Afghanistan and Iraq. | ||
Amazon.com Review It may surprise readers to discover that Islam is the fastest-growing religion in the world, according to The Complete Idiot's Guide to Islam. "However, even more eye-opening is the fact that Islam is the fastest growing religion in North America," writes author Yahiya Emerick (How to Tell Others About Islam). Paradoxically, Islam is also one of the most misunderstood and maligned religions in North America. Fortunately, Emerick has written a viable antidote to the widespread confusion and ignorance. Using the Idiot's Guide's formula of questions and answers, sidebars, and small, easy-to-digest essays, Emerick makes Islam accessible to anyone who is inclined to learn more about this influential religion. Readers have much to glean from this comprehensive and balanced guidebook--primarily that Islam is a prayerful, peace-loving religion that has been misused in the name of terror, just as Hitler and other extremists have misused Christianity throughout history. Emerick devotes an entire section to "Looking at Women in Islam," in which readers can sort through even more misconceptions. The Idiot's Guide title belies the integrity of the book, which is an important contribution for our times. --Gail Hudson | ||
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Great introduction to Islam (Especially for new Converts) I find this an excellent guidance/introductory book to gift to new converts to the Faith of Islam. They find it very palatable, easy to understand and follow. I also strongly recommend it for teens being raised in the West. Not at all "biased" and definitely not fiction. | ||
I was an idiot for buying this book! I was looking for an explanation of the Islam religion. What they REALLY believe. This was fiction. This was not open and honest, it was a picture painted on a canvas but if you could take that image and peel it away you would see something completely different. I am now purchasing The Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam and The Truth About Muhammad: Founder of the World's Most Intolerant Religion. If I can save one person from buying The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Islam, I will be happy. There is more to Islam than this. | ||
Simple and clear The book is well written, and has much to offer the general reader. Others tend to fall into one of two camps: completely esoteric, how-many-angels-can-dance-on-the-head-of-a-pin types, and then the "Nuke Em All. Let Allah Sort Em Out" types. What marks this out for the general reader is the fact that its written by a Westerner, clearly for Westerners in the post 9/11 era. Its an excellent introduction to the religion, and offers an excellent alternative to the hate filled diatribes currently being promoted on AM radio. | ||
Propaganda or simply apology? The title says it all - one would have to be completely in the dark concerning even the very basics of Islam to even consider this book as having anything more than the function of a thinly-veiled apologetic on Islam's behalf. I'm afraid it is simply a work of fictional propaganda. In the opinion of this Masters student in the study of Islam - it is worse than worthless, it is harmful. An interested enquirer would be best suited with examining Robert Spencer or Patrick Sookhdeo. | ||
Excellent Book for Anyone This book is exactly what it says and more. It is written and organized very well. You can follow this book from front to back as well as any topic you are interested without being confused. I found it particularly useful for the simple things that other books ignored about daily life. Written from the perspective of a converted muslim, the writer makes it very clear the essence of this misunderstood religion very well for anyone who's not familiar with this religion. At the same time, it's well researched and informative even for the muslims. My best regards for the writer. | ||