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1	Marching Toward Hell: America and Islam After Iraq more books like this by Michael Scheuer add to wishlist Michael Scheuer is the author of Imperial Hubris, which was a New York Times hardcover bestseller for fifteen weeks and stirred up attention in every national and local media outlet. He is a veteran CIA counterterrorism analyst who for many years headed the Osama bin Laden unit. In Marching Toward Hell, Scheuer offers a scathing and frightening ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Who Speaks for Islam?: What a Billion Muslims Really Think more books like this by John L Esposito, Dalia Mogahed add to wishlist Based on the largest ever study of its kind, this book is the first to present the fascinating findings of the Gallup Poll of the Muslim World. It is co-authored by a bestselling author, Georgetown University professor John L. Esposito and Dalia Mogahed, Gallup's executive director of Muslim studies.The horrific events of 9/11 dramatically ... see all copies from $11.56! new only from $13.72! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Many Faces of Political Islam: Religion and Politics in the Muslim World more books like this by Mohammed Ayoob add to wishlist Analysts and pundits from across the American political spectrum describe Islamic fundamentalism as one of the greatest threats to modern, Western-style democracy. Yet very few non-Muslims would be able to venture an accurate definition of political Islam. Mohammed Ayoob's "The Many Faces of Political Islam" is the first work to thoroughly ... see all copies from $23.95! new only from $23.95! \| first editions \| SVS
4	The Muslim Next Door: The Qur'an, the Media, and That Veil Thing more books like this by Sumbul Ali-Karamali add to wishlist In recent years, Muslims and the Islamic world have flooded headlines, politics, and American conversation. And, although we hear about Islam on a daily basis, there remains no clear explanation of Islam or its people. "Islam at Home" offers academically sound answers to these perennial questions in a user-friendly and personal context from the ... see all copies from $8.85! new only from $10.16! \| SVS
5	Islam and the Challenge of Democracy: A "Boston Review" Book more books like this by Khaled Abou El Fadl, Joshua Cohen (Editor), Ian Cressie (Editor) add to wishlist The events of September 11 and the subsequent war on terrorism have provoked widespread discussion about the possibility of democracy in the Islamic world. Such topics as the meaning of jihad, the role of clerics as authoritative interpreters, and the place of human rights and toleration in Islam have become subjects of urgent public debate around ... see all copies from $3.05! new only from $3.05! \| SVS
6	Muhajababes: Meet the New Middle East--Young, Sexy, and Devout more books like this by Allegra Stratton add to wishlist Stratton traveled to Beirut, Amman, Cairo, Dubai, Kuwait City, and Damascus to understand what daily life is like in Arab and Muslim youth culture. There she found a massive media industry alongside the voice of conservative Islam. But for most young Muslim women, there is no conflict between the two. see all copies from $2.02! new only from $8.00! \| SVS
7	Contemporary Islam: Dynamic, Not Static more books like this by Abdul Said (Editor), Mohammed Abu-Nimer (Editor), Meena Sharify-Funk (Editor) add to wishlist "Contemporary Islam" provides a counterweight to the prevailing opinions of Islamic thought as conservative and static with a preference for violence over dialogue. It gathers together a collection of eminent scholars from around the world who tackle issues, such as intellectual pluralism, gender, the ethics of political participation, human ... see all copies from $38.78! new only from $38.78! \| SVS
8	Islam in a Globalizing World more books like this by Thomas W Simons add to wishlist This work takes a historical approach to examining Islam's role in globalization. It identifies complex historical and geopolitical trends in Islamic history, and constructs from these a clear assessment of contemporary Islam. It also examines historical trends from a perspective that contributes to an understanding of Islam in the aftermath of ... see all copies from $3.30! new only from $13.07! \| SVS
9	Varieties of Muslim Experience: Encounters with Arab Political and Cultural Life more books like this by Lawrence Rosen add to wishlist With tensions between the West and the Islamic world running high - from xenophobic rhetoric about immigrants in Europe to President Bush's call for a "crusade" against terrorism - it is more important than ever that we understand the role of religion and political culture in everyday Muslim society. In "Varieties of Muslim Experience", ... see all copies from $22.04! new only from $25.66! \| first editions
10	Islamic Liberation Theology: Resisting the Empire more books like this by Hamid Dabashi add to wishlist This book is a radical piece of counter-intuitive rethinking of the clash of civilizations theory and global politics. In this richly detailed criticism of contemporary politics, Hamid Dabashi argues that after 9/11 we have not seen a new phase in a long running confrontation between Islam and the West, but that such categories have in fact ... see all copies from $32.61! new only from $32.61!
11 view cover	Islamic Thought: An Introduction more books like this by Abdullah Saeed add to wishlist "Islamic Thought" is a fresh and contemporary introduction to the philosophies and doctrines of Islam. Abdullah Saeed, a distinguished modernist Muslim scholar, traces the development of religious knowledge in Islam, from the pre-modern to the modern period. Exploring the influences of Islamic Art and Culture, and the Islamic texts of the Qur'an, ... see all copies from $23.35! new only from $25.62!
12 view cover	What I Believe more books like this by Tariq Ramadan add to wishlist Tariq Ramadan is very much a public figure, named one of Time magazine's most important innovators of the twenty-first century. He is among the leading Islamic thinkers in the West, with a large following around the world. But he has also been a lightning rod for controversy. Indeed, in 2004, Ramadan was prevented from entering the U.S. by the ... see all copies from $5.65! new only from $8.30! \| SVS
13 view cover	Women Shaping Islam: Indonesian Women Reading the Qur'an more books like this by Pieternella Van Doorn-Harder add to wishlist In the United States, precious little is known about the active role Muslim women have played for nearly a century in the religious culture of Indonesia, the largest majority-Muslim country in the world. While much of the Muslim world excludes women from the domain of religious authority, the country's two leading Muslim organizations - ... see all copies from $19.99! new only from $31.00! \| SVS
14 view cover	Islam's Predicament with Modernity: Religious Reform and Cultural Change more books like this by Bassam Tibi add to wishlist "Islam's Predicament with Modernity" presents an in-depth cultural and political analysis of the issue of political Islam as a potential source of tensions and conflict, and how this might be peacefully resolved. Looking at the issue of modernity from an Islamic point of view, the author examines the role of culture and religion in Muslim society ... see all copies from $37.06! new only from $37.06! \| SVS
15 view cover	The Cartoons That Shook the World more books like this by Jytte Klausen add to wishlist On September 30, 2005, the Danish newspaper "Jyllands-Posten" published twelve cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad. Five months later, thousands of Muslims inundated the newspaper with outpourings of anger and grief by phone, email, and fax; from Asia to Europe Muslims took to the streets in protest. This book is the first comprehensive investigation ... see all copies from $26.00! new only from $26.00! \| SVS
16 view cover	Islam more books like this by Lauri S Friedman add to wishlist This carefully selected anthology is ideal for students curious about Islam and its surrounding issues. Clear, readable viewpoints explore the nature of Islam, its stance on human rights, and its current challenges. see all copies from $29.06! new only from $29.06! \| SVS
17 view cover	Islam and America: Answers to the 31 Most-Asked Questions more books like this by George W Braswell add to wishlist Is Islam a peaceful religion? Americans are puzzled. George Braswell is a recognized expert on the religion of Islam and on the Muslim beliefs and practices that Americans need to understand. This book will give readers the information they want and answer the questions they are asking. Beyond the media portrayals, Islam and America accurately ... see all copies from $3.95! new only from $4.48! \| SVS
18 view cover	Islam: The Key Concepts more books like this by Kecia Ali, Oliver Leaman add to wishlist "Islam: The Key Concepts" is a clear and concise guide to the religion and culture of Islam. Kecia Ali and Oliver Leaman explore this highly topical subject focusing on key issues including: the Qur'an, faith, theology, gender, fundamentalism, martyrdom, Jihad, Islam in America, Islam in Europe and Islamic Law. This is the ideal study resource and ... see all copies from $18.78! new only from $18.78! \| SVS
19 view cover	Reformist Voices of Islam: Mediating Islam and Modernity more books like this by Shireen T Hunter (Editor) add to wishlist In recent years, Islamic fundamentalist, revolutionary, and jihadist movements have overshadowed more moderate and reformist voices and trends within Islam. This compelling volume introduces the current generation of reformist thinkers and activists, the intellectual traditions they carry on, and the reasons for the failure of reformist movements ... see all copies from $32.95! new only from $32.95! \| SVS
20 view cover	The Blackwell Companion to Contemporary Islamic Thought more books like this by Ibrahim M Abu-Rabi' add to wishlist "The Blackwell Companion to Contemporary Islamic Thought" reflects the variety of trends, voices, and opinions in the contemporary Muslim intellectual scene. This work: challenges Western misconceptions about the modern Muslim world in general and the Arab world in particular; consists of 36 important essays written by contemporary Muslim thinkers ... see all copies from $100.00! new only from $131.31!
21 view cover	Reflections on Islam: Ideas, Opinions, Arguments more books like this by George Jonas add to wishlist On September 11, 2001, four hijacked airplanes changed the world. Or did they? The 9/11 attacks shattered the modern illusion about Islam as a wholly peaceful faith. They raised the possibility that this seemingly new struggle between East and West, between secular democracy and Islamist theocracy is just the latest variant in a much older ... see all copies from $4.85! new only from $13.13!
22 view cover	Islam: The Key Concepts more books like this by & Ali Leaman, Oliver Leaman, Kecia Ali add to wishlist "Islam: The Key Concepts" is a clear and concise guide to the religion and culture of Islam. Kecia Ali and Oliver Leaman explore this highly topical subject focusing on key issues including: the Qur'an, faith, theology, gender, fundamentalism, martyrdom, Jihad, Islam in America, Islam in Europe and Islamic Law. This is the ideal study resource and ... see all copies from $103.33! new only from $103.33!
23 view cover	Chasing a Mirage: The Tragic Illusion of an Islamic State more books like this by Tarek Fatah add to wishlist In "Chasing a Mirage", Tarek Fatah writes: 'Islamists argue that the period following the passing away of Muhammad was Islam's golden era and that we Muslims need to re-create that caliphate to emulate that political system in today's world. I wish to demonstrate that when Muslims buried the Prophet, they also buried with him many of the universal ... see all copies from $13.95! new only from $17.76! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Beyond Jihad: Critical Voices from Inside Islam: An Edited Collection more books like this by Kim Ezra Shienbaum add to wishlist see all copies from $99.79! new only from $99.79!
25 view cover	Legitimizing Modernity in Islam: Muslim Modus Vivendi and Western Modernity more books like this by Husain Kassim add to wishlist see all copies from $96.57! new only from $96.57!

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