No god but God
The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam
by Reza Aslan · first published 2005
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Though it is the fastest growing religion in the world, Islam remains shrouded by ignorance and fear. What is the essence of this ancient faith? Is it a religion of peace or war? How does Allah differ from the God of Jews and Christians? Can an Islamic state be founded on democratic values such as pluralism and human rights? A writer and scholar of comparative religions, Reza Aslan has earned international acclaim for the passion and clarity he has brought to these questions. In No god but God, challenging the "clash of civilizations" mentality that has distorted our view of Islam, Aslan expla
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If you'd like to read how they are misinterpreting islam, here is the longer version in the book : http://www.amazon.com/No-god-but-God-Evolution/dp/1400062136 the gist is, They are interpreting things literally without any history and context of what a verse of Quran meant and revealed for, one would argue that should have been fine,…
on “What ISIS Really Wants” ↗…True Believer. Why people are seduced by mass movements, whether political or religious. V.S. Naipaul - Among the Believers. A collection of vignettes about Islam in non-Arab countries. Reza Aslan - No God But God, Beyond Fundamentalism. A non boring history of Islam. An explanation of the difference between jihadic and nationalistic movements in Islam. Deer Hunting With Jesus - Joe Bageant. Why poor white Americans…
on “Neil DeGrasse Tyson’s Eight Books Everyone Should Read” ↗After the Bible & The Quran, Reza Aslan’s “Zealot” (Christianity) & No god but God (Islam) provide some great historical context.
on “Ask HN: What's the Best Book on Religion” ↗A trilogy of books from Reza Aslan: God: A Human History, Zealot, and No god but God. These follow 1) the evolution of human conceptions of God, 2) the historical Jesus, and 3) the historical Muhammad, respectively. They're extremely accessible and have deeply influenced my thoughts…
on “Ask HN: Any interesting books you have read lately?” ↗I was reading about early Islam (Reza Aslan's 'no god but god'). It's not a rule that has aged well, but according to him the reasoning was that basically in pre-islamic arabia if you didn't have family support (e.g. widow, orphan), you'd have no livelihood, would…
on “Reddit ‘antiwork’ forum booms as millions of Americans quit jobs” ↗