The Atheist Muslim

The Atheist Muslim
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Publisher : Macmillan
Total Pages : 256
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ISBN-10 : 9781250094445
ISBN-13 : 1250094445
Rating : 4/5 (45 Downloads)

Synopsis The Atheist Muslim by : Ali A. Rizvi

In much of the Muslim world, religion is the central foundation upon which family, community, morality, and identity are built. The inextricable embedment of religion in Muslim culture has forced a new generation of non-believing Muslims to face the heavy costs of abandoning their parents’ religion: disowned by their families, marginalized from their communities, imprisoned, or even sentenced to death by their governments. Struggling to reconcile the Muslim society he was living in as a scientist and physician and the religion he was being raised in, Ali A. Rizvi eventually loses his faith. Discovering that he is not alone, he moves to North America and promises to use his new freedom of speech to represent the voices that are usually quashed before reaching the mainstream media—the Atheist Muslim. In The Atheist Muslim, we follow Rizvi as he finds himself caught between two narrative voices he cannot relate to: extreme Islam and anti-Muslim bigotry in a post-9/11 world. The Atheist Muslim recounts the journey that allows Rizvi to criticize Islam—as one should be able to criticize any set of ideas—without demonizing his entire people. Emotionally and intellectually compelling, his personal story outlines the challenges of modern Islam and the factors that could help lead it toward a substantive, progressive reformation.

Atheism for Muslims

Atheism for Muslims
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 379
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ISBN-10 : 1520779887
ISBN-13 : 9781520779881
Rating : 4/5 (87 Downloads)

Synopsis Atheism for Muslims by : Adam Wadi

"WARNING - Only read this book if you're ready. If you're Muslim, I'm going to question everything you and your family believe about Islam"In a book, the first of its kind, researcher, and ex-Muslim Adam Wadi writes with compassion and brutal honesty explaining to his mother and father why he left Islam in this 'atheist confessional'.Providing direct and piercing arguments, Wadi uncovers why we think we need religion, Islam's flaws as a religion, and why God likely does not exist.Join Wadi on a journey of discovery, challenging commonly held beliefs such as: Why religions are so popular The Quran's credibility Prophet Muhammad as a role model The Prophets' stories: Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses & Jesus Religion's battle with science Women's rights The fear of Sharia law Gay Muslims Alcohol, cigarettes and sex in Islam Islamic Terrorism Censorship in Islam Islamization of the world Morality, spirituality and the meaning of life without religion and many more topics to provide you with the comprehensive collection of arguments against following ancient laws in a modern world.Citing historians, scientists and the Quran throughout, Atheism for Muslims is a compelling compilation of talking points about Islam, the existence of God, and our desire for a better future.Scroll to the top of the page and select the buy button to learn more

Christianity, Islam, and Atheism

Christianity, Islam, and Atheism
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Publisher : Ignatius Press
Total Pages : 331
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ISBN-10 : 9781586176969
ISBN-13 : 158617696X
Rating : 4/5 (69 Downloads)

Synopsis Christianity, Islam, and Atheism by : William Kilpatrick

Christianity, Islam, and atheism argues that Islam is a religion of conquest and subjugation and that in spite of 9/11 and thousands of other terrorist attacks thoughout the world, many in the West still do not know or admit this because it conflicts with their multiculturalism and their belief in the equivalence of all cultures and religions

Islam and the Future of Tolerance

Islam and the Future of Tolerance
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Publisher : Harvard University Press
Total Pages : 145
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ISBN-10 : 9780674737068
ISBN-13 : 0674737067
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis Islam and the Future of Tolerance by : Sam Harris

“A civil but honest dialogue...As illuminating as it is fascinating.” —Ayaan Hirsi Ali Is Islam a religion of peace or war? Is it amenable to reform? Why do so many Muslims seem to be drawn to extremism? And what do words like jihadism and fundamentalism really mean? In a world riven by misunderstanding and violence, Sam Harris—a famous atheist—and Maajid Nawaz—a former radical—demonstrate how two people with very different religious views can find common ground and invite you to join in an urgently needed conversation. “How refreshing to read an honest yet affectionate exchange between the Islamist-turned-liberal-Muslim Maajid Nawaz and the neuroscientist who advocates mindful atheism, Sam Harris...Their back-and-forth clarifies multiple confusions that plague the public conversation about Islam.” —Irshad Manji, New York Times Book Review “It is sadly uncommon, in any era, to find dialogue based on facts and reason—but even more rarely are Muslim and non-Muslim intellectuals able to maintain critical distance on broad questions about Islam. Which makes Islam and the Future of Tolerance something of a unicorn...Most conversations about religion are marked by the inability of either side to listen, but here, at last, is a proper debate.” —New Statesman

Jihad, Radicalism, and the New Atheism

Jihad, Radicalism, and the New Atheism
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 207
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ISBN-10 : 9781108421546
ISBN-13 : 1108421547
Rating : 4/5 (46 Downloads)

Synopsis Jihad, Radicalism, and the New Atheism by : Mohammad Hassan Khalil

This book compares the conflicting and consequential interpretations of jihad offered by mainstream Muslim scholars, violent Muslim radicals, and New Atheists.

Atheism for Islam

Atheism for Islam
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Publisher : Atheism for Islam
Total Pages : 340
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ISBN-10 : 0578558084
ISBN-13 : 9780578558080
Rating : 4/5 (84 Downloads)

Synopsis Atheism for Islam by : Naseem Z Jamali

Not the usual trashing of religion. Author educated in Christian school with daily catechism classes and raised in Muslim family. Ph.D. in Philosophy Masters in Public Health Firs atheism book to treat t Islam with respect. Author worked in Health Dept. in New York, journalist at the U.N. Founded a book company.

Leaving Islam

Leaving Islam
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Publisher : Prometheus Books
Total Pages : 471
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ISBN-10 : 9781615921607
ISBN-13 : 1615921605
Rating : 4/5 (07 Downloads)

Synopsis Leaving Islam by : Ibn Warraq

A renowned scholar of Islamic studies interviews ex-Muslims, who feel it is their duty to speak up against their former faith to tell the truth about the fastest growing religion in the world.

The Divine Reality

The Divine Reality
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Total Pages : 332
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ISBN-10 : 1916238408
ISBN-13 : 9781916238404
Rating : 4/5 (08 Downloads)

Synopsis The Divine Reality by : Hamza Andreas Tzortzis

In The Divine Reality, (Newly Revised Edition 2019) Hamza Andreas Tzortzis provides a compelling case for the rational and spiritual foundations of Islam, whilst intelligently and compassionately deconstructing atheism. Join him on an existential, spiritual and rational journey that articulates powerful arguments for the existence of God, the Qur'an, the Prophethood of Muhammad and why we must know, love and worship God. He addresses academic and popular objections while showing how contemporary atheism is based on false assumptions about reality, which leads to incoherent answers to life's important questions. Does hope, happiness and human value make sense without the Divine?Do we have an ultimate purpose?Can we have consciousness and rational minds without God?Did the universe come from nothing?Does evil and suffering negate Divine mercy?Has scientific progress led to the denial of God?Are revelation and prophethood myths?Is God worthy of our worship?If you want to know how the Islamic intellectual and spiritual tradition answers these questions then this is the book for you.Hamza Andreas Tzortzis's new book presents a much needed comprehensive account of Islamic theism that draws upon Western and Islamic thought. Hamza Tzortzis is an international speaker, writer and instructor. He has a PgCert and an MA in philosophy and is currently continuing his postgraduate studies in the field. Hamza has studied Islamic thought and theology under qualified scholars. He has delivered workshops and courses on topics related to Islamic thought and philosophy. Hamza has debated prominent academics and thinkers on Islam and atheism.

Muhammad in the Digital Age

Muhammad in the Digital Age
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Publisher : University of Texas Press
Total Pages : 248
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ISBN-10 : 9781477307670
ISBN-13 : 1477307672
Rating : 4/5 (70 Downloads)

Synopsis Muhammad in the Digital Age by : Ruqayya Yasmine Khan

The early twenty-first century has experienced an unrivaled dissemination of information and misinformation about Islam, its prophet Muhammad, and its followers, largely facilitated by the fact that the tragedy of 9/11 roughly coincided with the advent of the digital age. In the first collection of its kind, Ruqayya Khan has compiled essays that treat Muhammad and the core elements of Islam as focal points in an exploration of how the digital era—including social media and other expressions—have both had an effect on and been affected by Islam. Scholars from a variety of fields deal with topics such as the 2005 cartoon controversy in Denmark and the infamous 2012 movie trailer “Innocence of Muslims” that some believe sparked the attacks on the US consulate in Benghazi, as well as how the digitization of ancient texts have allowed the origins of Islam to be studied in new ways. Other essays examine how Muhammad’s wives have been represented in various online sources, including a web comic; the contrasting depictions of Muhammad as both a warrior and peacemaker; and how the widespread distribution of “the look” of Islamic terrorists has led to attacks on Sikhs, whose only point of resemblance to them may be a full beard. These findings illuminate the role of the Internet in forms of representation, advocacy, and engagement concerning Islam and Muslims in our world today.

The Young Atheist's Handbook

The Young Atheist's Handbook
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Publisher : Biteback Publishing
Total Pages : 169
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ISBN-10 : 9781849544412
ISBN-13 : 1849544417
Rating : 4/5 (12 Downloads)

Synopsis The Young Atheist's Handbook by : Alom Shaha

Growing up in a strict Muslim community in south-east London, Alom Shaha learnt that religion was not to be questioned. Reciting the Qur'an without understanding what it meant was simply a part of life; so, too, was obeying the imam and enduring beatings when he failed to attend the local mosque. But Alom was more drawn to science and its power to illuminate. As a teen, he lived between two worlds: the home controlled by his authoritarian father, and a school alive with books and ideas. In a charming blend of memoir, philosophy and science, Alom explores the questions about faith and the afterlife that we all ponder. This is a book for anyone who wonders what they should believe and how they should live. It's for those who may need the facts and the ideas, as well as the courage, to break free from inherited beliefs. In this powerful narrative, Alom shows that it is possible to live a compassionate, fulfilling and meaningful life without God.