{"product_id":"what-would-a-muslim-say-ahmed-lotfy-rashed-9781943740161","title":"What Would a Muslim Say: Conversations, Questions, and Answers About Islam","description":"\u003ci\u003eWhy This Matters NOW\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Why do you Muslims pray five times a day?\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"What happens to people who do not believe in God?\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Why are so many Muslims quoting their holy book in the name of violence?\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"What are the authoritative sources of knowledge in Islam?\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Why do your clerics condemn Judaism and Christian traditions?\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese days, Islam is no stranger to controversy. There are many questions, fears, and misconceptions about Islam and Muslims. \u003cb\u003eI believe these books can answer questions, build bridges, and promote understanding.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 2009, I have facilitated interfaith dialogues with many different people. The conversations in these books are real. Some are curious, some are concerned, some are hostile, some are academic, and some are soul-searching. \u003ci\u003eMy hope is that this can be a small step towards better understanding and harmony.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eWhat Makes This SPECIAL\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile there are many books that teach Islam, preach it, criticize it, or academically explain it, my focus in these books is \u003cb\u003edifferent.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI have compiled the best and most interesting conversations over the course of my outreach and interfaith work. These transcripts showcase everyday people -- from angry and concerned to inquisitive and supportive -- asking real questions and getting straight answers about Islam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis is the first book in the series\u003c\/i\u003e, covering a variety of conversations from 2009 to 2011. In this book, you will learn about: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaith, Sex, and Marriage in Islam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow a Muslim Should Respond to Criticism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJihad and Freedom in the Modern World\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the Qur'an Informs a Muslim's Faith\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIslamic Worship, Prayer, Charity, and Pilgrimage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalvation and Tolerance in Islam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuslim Culture and Modernity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding Islamic Law\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtiquettes of Visiting a Mosque\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod's Grace and Free Will\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre Islamic Rulings Static or Dynamic?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Can Islam be Called a Religion of Peace?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan Muslims and Christians Ever Live in Harmony?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eWith Dialogue Comes UNDERSTANDING\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo be clear, my purpose is simply to provide accurate information on my faith - to set the record straight - nothing more; nothing less. This can only happen if you, dear reader, are willing to listen to our side of the story. One of God's gift to humanity is the gift of speech. It is by dialogue that we can come to greater understanding and peaceful relations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you read this far, congratulations  You are a 95% match for this book's ideal reader profile. That means you are 95% likely to find this book informative, insightful, and actually fun to read. So go ahead and \u003cb\u003eget your copy now.\u003c\/b\u003e Go on. . . you can always return it if you don't like it;)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMay peace be with you, \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAhmed Lotfy Rashed\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ahmed Lotfy Rashed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 194374016X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781943740161\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Common Word Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/18\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 158\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.48lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.34d","brand":"Ahmed Lotfy Rashed","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43978904666367,"sku":"9781943740161","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9e777115-23df-42f4-bd52-40bc7403f91e.jpg?v=1683243499","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/what-would-a-muslim-say-ahmed-lotfy-rashed-9781943740161","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}