{"product_id":"no-god-but-god-book-reza-aslan-9780385739757","title":"No God But God","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fascinating, accessible introduction to Islam from the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eZealot\u003c\/i\u003e and host of \u003ci\u003eBeliever\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFINALIST FOR THE \u003ci\u003eGUARDIAN\u003c\/i\u003e FIRST BOK AWARD  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eNo god but God, \u003c\/i\u003einternationally acclaimed scholar Reza Aslan explains Islam--the origins and evolution of the faith--in all its beauty and complexity\u003ci\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003eThis updated edition addresses the events of the past decade, analyzing how they have influenced Islam's position in modern culture. Aslan explores what the popular demonstrations pushing for democracy in the Middle East mean for the future of Islam in the region, how the Internet and social media have affected Islam's evolution, and how the war on terror has altered the geopolitical balance of power in the Middle East. He also provides an update on the contemporary Muslim women's movement, a discussion of the controversy over veiling in Europe, an in-depth history of Jihadism, and a look at how Muslims living in North America and Europe are changing the face of Islam. Timely and persuasive, \u003ci\u003eNo god but God\u003c\/i\u003e is an elegantly written account that explains this magnificent yet misunderstood faith. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eNo god but God\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Grippingly narrated and thoughtfully examined . . . a literate, accessible introduction to Islam.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--The New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  Reza] Aslan offers an invaluable introduction to the forces that have shaped Islam  in this] eloquent, erudite paean to Islam in all of its complicated glory.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--Los Angeles Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Wise and passionate . . . an incisive, scholarly primer in Muslim history and an engaging personal exploration.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--The New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Acutely perceptive . . . For many troubled Muslims, this book will feel like a revelation, an opening up of knowledge too long buried.\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eThe Independent\u003c\/i\u003e (U.K.)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Thoroughly engaging and excellently written . . . While  Aslan] might claim to be a mere scholar of the Islamic Reformation, he is also one of its most articulate advocates.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--The Oregonian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"- \/ - \/ -","offer_id":50478946779409,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50478947205393,"sku":"CIN0385739753G","price":5.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":53381575442705,"sku":"CIN0385739753VG","price":5.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0385739753.jpg?v=1751165973","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/no-god-but-god-book-reza-aslan-9780385739757","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}