{"product_id":"no-god-but-god-the-origins-evolution-and-future-of-islam-9780812982442","title":"No god but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam","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 BOOK 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Random House Trade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/30\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780812982442\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 338\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.02h x 5.30w x 0.86d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/11\/2011 pg. 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2014 pg. 37\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader Quiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e142489 \/ No God But God: The Origins and Evolution of Islam\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.5 \/ \u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Upper Grade \/ \u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 8\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Reza Aslan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36644448239772,"sku":"9780812982442","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_9821285e-d39a-41a1-915a-41a827fc555b.jpg?v=1603858659","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/no-god-but-god-the-origins-evolution-and-future-of-islam-9780812982442","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}