Being Muslim (Groundwork Guides) | 
| Author: Haroon Siddiqui
Publisher: Groundwood Books
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 107664
Media: Paperback
Edition: Revised
Reading Level: Young Adult
Pages: 144
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7 x 5 x 0.5
ISBN: 0888998872
Dewey Decimal Number: 297
EAN: 9780888998873
ASIN: 0888998872
Publication Date: September 2, 2008
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Product Description
Long a charged topic in the West, Islam has become incendiary since 9/11, drawing heated reactions from both defenders and critics. The two sides rarely talk, and when they try neither seems to listen. Equally helpful for Muslims and non-Muslims, this book is a cross-cultural attempt to bridge these worlds. Based on the author's travels in Muslim lands and his interviews with experts, Being Muslim examines the impact of terrorism on Muslims and explains how Islam works in the daily lives of believers. Siddiqui dissects the Western media's treatment of Islam and Muslims, shows how extremists are being challenged by a new Islamic generation, and tackles the controversial topics, from terrorism to the treatment of women, that have been used to mischaracterize Islam and its adherents. Being Muslim also shows why there are good reasons to expect a future of mutual understanding. Charts, a glossary, and suggestions for further reading accompany the text.
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 A very simple, easy introduction December 14, 2006
Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
If it's an easy overview of key issues, topics and social and political concerns you need to serve as an introduction to Muslim concerns, you can't go wrong with BEING MUSLIM, based on travels in Muslim lands and interviews with experts there and in the West. Here's an analysis of the impact of terrorism on Muslims, explaining how Islam affects daily living and surveying differences between East and West perspectives. A very simple, easy introduction, this lends equally well to middle to high school libraries strong in social and political history.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
 Not for youth November 29, 2006
Steven Horvath (N.Y.)
3 out of 15 found this review helpful
This book is written with teens in mind. It fails. Siddiqui writes with a broad brush, frequently compares apples to oranges and leads the reader to join in him with his conclusions. His use of language and statistics to paint distorted versions of history may be acceptable and understood in adult nonfiction (where the reader may have years of "news" experience to differentiate fact from opinion.) However for a teen audience this work makes for an unethical education.
A Must Read! August 21, 2007
Naazish YarKhan
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Mr. Siddiqui represents Muslims whose voices often go unheard amidst the Islamophobic ravings of the likes of Irshad Manji and the violent rhetoric and actions of extremists, both of whom have come to define Muslims and Islam in the public mind. A must read.
Must Read October 16, 2007
Deva Kautilya (Cleveland, OH)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is indeed the best book on the subject. I heard the interview of the author on NPR while driving to the airport from a client site! I could not wait to get this book from the library. I just finished reading the book and I will soon be buying it to add to my library. The author takes a very balanced view on the sensitive topic but spares no punches when dealing with the facts. The book deals with post 9/11 issues very directly and at the same time provides a very nice intro to the Islamic culture and traditions. I recommend this book to anyone who really wants to know what it is to be a muslim in this world that is torn apart by religious conflicts.
never got past the second chapter January 7, 2008
David W. Sibole
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
I never got past the first 2 chapters. The first 2 chapters were anti-America/anit-Jew propaganda. From what I hear from other sources it is the same kind of stuff being taught in their schools and mosques that promote hate. And they are suggesting this for a teen read. I hope not.
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