Since september 11, 2001, americans are more curious about the followers of islam. Oct 11, 2016 using her own experiences along with extensive research, sumbul alikaramali has written an engaging and important book that will hopefully aid in understanding of muslims in the western worldview. Understanding islam is the only way to reach out to muslims in america and worldwide. The muslim next door offers easytounderstand yet academically sound answers to these questions while also dispelling commonly held misconceptions. The mosque next door may well be slammed as promuslim propaganda by the likes of senator hanson but its an honest attempt by sbs to showcase a world many australians havent had. The more we can learn about one another, in a spirit of love rather than fear or defensiveness, the more beautiful we will make our world. Sumbul alikaramali, author of the muslim next door. The muslim next door is both immensely personal and intellectually grounded, and it presents an informed dialog i would not normally be privy to. The muslim next door ebook pima county public library. Her first book, an accessible yet scholarly, anecdotefilled introduction to islam and islamic law written for the lay reader, was published by white cloud press in september of 2008 and is called the muslim next door.
The quran, the media, and that veil thing sumbul alikaramali white cloud press paperback 260 pages september 2008. Aug 29, 2004 tabers book gives a glimpse into the surprisingly divirse world of islam, and helps the reader feel what a muslim person tends to feelespecially those living in the u. Her books benefit from her perspective as a practicing muslim in addition to her academic. Sep 30, 2008 muslimah media watch thanks aynur for the tip.
Bronze medal winner of the independent publishers award 2009. One of the most valuable weapons against fear and hatred is exposure to the other, and this conversational book becomes part of a muchneeded, ongoing discovery. She answers why people think the quran is violent, oppressive, etc. Loducas work has been featured in media publications in the us and abroad and she is currently working on a book that offers a thoughtprovoking american muslim perspective, in contrast to the negative narratives regarding islam and muslims prevalent in the media today. After you read the muslim next door, i encourage you to provide a copy to your place of worship or your public library. From this, it is clear muslims are supposed to be good neighbors. The message both islam and christianity teach about interacting with the people next door is one and the same. Muslim women speak out in sabrina mahfouzs new book a muslim arab playwrights anthology collects the voices of women of muslim heritage. The muslim next door by sumbul alikaramali overdrive. Bronze medal winner of the independent publishers award 2009since 911, stories about muslims and the islamic world have flooded headlines, politics, and.
Book cover for the muslim next door by sumbul alikaramali. Taber tells her own story of being a young persian woman living in the us who suffered ridicule and shame during the iranian hostage crisis in the late 70s. For more than thirty years, the universe next door has set the standard for a clear, readable introduction to worldviews. Publisher book awards in the multicultural nonfiction adult category. Jun 22, 2017 her first book, an accessible yet scholarly, anecdotefilled introduction to islam and islamic law written for the lay reader, was published by white cloud press in september of 2008 and is called the muslim next door. America inside out the muslim next door tv episode 2018. In this new fifth edition james sire offers additional studentfriendly features to his concise, easily understood introductions to theism, deism, naturalism, marxism, nihilism, existentialism, eastern monism, new age philosophy and postmodernism. The muslim next door clears away the misconceptions about.
The muslim next door the quran, the media, and that veil thing ebook. The muslim next door is an excellent place to start. She splits up her book into 11 chapters, and tackles the issues the media loves to talk about veiling, stoning, jihad etc. This insiders view of how north american muslims think and live goes beyond false stereotypes and provides practical suggestions on how to establish friendships that can point to christ. This book easily ranks as one of the best three books published on the islamic faith in the. Wissam alaethawi, a former iraqi soldier and engineer who grew up muslim, is a christian missionary to the heavily arab. Using her own experiences along with extensive research, sumbul alikaramali has written an engaging and important book that will hopefully aid in understanding of muslims in the western worldview. A little about the author danielle loduca is a third generation artist and author.
Monte cox has to be as precise with his pen as robin hood is with his bow and arrow hitting the same target twice. View essay muslim next door paper from hist 111 at malone university. In addition to their prayer, outings to the mosque, and other worship, good muslims will show the utmost kindness to their neighbors if they truly try to make islam. Rent the muslim next door the quran, the media, and that veil thing 1st edition 9780974524566 and save up to 80% on textbook rentals and 90% on used textbooks. Stating how islam relates to the common american, the origins of islam, the sects of islam, why quotes from the quran seem to contradict one another, and so much more. The muslim next door clears away the misconceptions about islam and why they flourish media. Alikaramali, a lawyer and scholar of islamic law, confronts the myriad stereotypes and falsehoods about islam and muslims in her first book. And, although americans hear about islam on a daily basis, there remains no clear explanation of islam or its people. The muslim next door, is a guide for churches and individuals to evangelize muslims. Stories of her experiences as well as from interviews with muslims help readers understand.
Beliefnets islam editor dilshad ali shared with me a piece by muslim next door author, sumbul alikaramali which falls prey to some of that avoidance. For many nonmuslim australians, the mosque is shrouded in mystery, and for some, controversy. Wissam alaethawi, a former iraqi soldier and engineer who grew up muslim, is a christian missionary to the heavily arab community of dearborn, mich. What we need to know about judaism, hinduism, buddhism, and islam and what reporters are missing will educate readers as to the truth about world religions that the media often misrepresent. Muslim next door sumbul ali karamali by alanweatherford. This book easily ranks as one of the best three books published on the.
Aug 10, 2012 in the spirit of opening a door to learning about someone of a different background, i urge you to read the muslim next door. Marriage is a sacred contract between a man and woman, taking them from being disparate individuals and uniting them as family. The book has been written in an organized way, very captivating and fascinating. Drawing inspiration from personal life experiences, her writings highlight the familiarity of islam in a climate that increasingly portrays the islamic faith as strange. It is about the culture of the islam community, the religion, and short background information of prophet muhammads life as a muslim believer. In her book, the muslim next door,she talks about the misconception people have about islam. Muslimah next door editing muslimah next door wattpad. But how many australians have ever stepped inside one. Before reading this book, i had no clue what islam was or what sort of traditions muslims practiced i have done an extremely poor job of being informed with the events and people of the world. L ove probably isnt the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word islam, or when you think about muslims still, islam presents a very familiar and beautiful concept of love, particularly in the context of marriage. Written from the point of view of an american muslim, the book addresses what readers in the western world are most curious about, beginning with the basics of islam and how muslims practice their.
Muslim antisemitism and the muslim next door windows. A graduate of sunset international bible institute in lubbock, texas, he serves on the ministry staff of sunset church of christ. This book effectively dispels myths and examines sources of stereotypes and misconceptions about muslims. Nov 08, 2017 the mosque next door may well be slammed as promuslim propaganda by the likes of senator hanson but its an honest attempt by sbs to showcase a world many australians havent had a chance. Author shirin taber comes from a multicultural background and has lived in iran, france, and turkey, and now in the united states. And, although americans hear about islam on a daily basis, there remains no clear. Muslim women who are scientists, doctors, engineers, police officers, firefighters, american soldiers, lawyers and even judges, exemplify the diversity of muslim women in the world. The mosque next door sbs starts wednesday 8 november. Written from the point of view of an american muslim, the book addresses what readers in the western world are most curious about, beginning with the basics of islam and how muslims practice their religion before easing into more. Sumbul alikaramali presents islam as a living and lived faith. A timely offering, alikaramalis book on the culture of the muslims, the religion of islam, and a brief history of muhammads own journey of faith is wellwritten, stressfree to read, and easy to. The muslim next door offers easytounderstand yet academically sound answers to. A clear understanding of pure islamic knowledge can make a difference in our relationships with muslims in our neighborhoods. Our neighborhoods are full of religious diversity these days, but the media would have us believe they all hold different.
The quran, the media, and that veil thing by alikaramali, sumbul and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jan 02, 2018 sumbul alikaramali is a lawyer, scholar and frequent spokesperson on matters of interest to muslim americans. Alikaramali makes a very good case to the reader of why an english translation of the quran cannot just be picked up, read, and. This book easily ranks as one of the best three books published on the islamic faith in the english language since the tragedy of 911. Couric spends time with a muslim community in raleigh, north carolina. A charming and engrossing book, threading my prayer rug provides a window to a culture and people we do not know enough about. The quran, the media, and that veil thing is a guide to understanding the american muslim in todays chaotic world. The muslim next door ebook by sumbul alikaramali rakuten kobo. In the spirit of opening a door to learning about someone of a different background, i urge you to read the muslim next door. Muslim next door sumbul alikaramali download here bronze medal winner of the independent publishers award 2009 since 911, stories about muslims and the islamic world have flooded headlines. Probably my favorite book that we read in bifl this semester was alikaramalis the muslim next door. It is the intentions of the author to provide a quick response to some of the most commonly asked questions by both muslims and nonmuslims. Alfonse javed this blog is focused on islam and many of the challenges that christians face when it comes to communicating the clear message of gospel to our muslim neighbors. Stating how islam relates to the common american, the origins of islam, the sects of islam, why quotes from the quran seem to.
These examples demonstrate the fact that muslim women can and do follow their dreams and strive for achievements outside the home. Muslims next door dispels commonly held myths and helps readers to better understand how muslims think. She combines scholarship with an engaging and accessible style and frank selfcriticism that crystallizes the faith and commitment of a majority of mainstream muslims in its unity and diversity. Although the chapters can feel disjointed, she tackles. In significant others, monte cox calls us to the delicate task of loving our nonchristian neighbors. Tabers book gives a glimpse into the surprisingly divirse world of islam, and helps the reader feel what a muslim person tends to feelespecially those living in the u. Muslim women speak out in sabrina mahfouzs new book. In her book,the muslim next door,she talks about the misconception people have about islam. Sumbul alikaramali introduces the values, practices, and beliefs of islam, discussing what it means to be a muslim in contemporary american society, and providing information about such topics as jihad, islamic.
Katie couric learns about why this moment is a time of great pressure and opportunity for muslim americans, beginning her journey with comedian and actor aasif mandvi. Sumbul alikaramali is a lawyer, scholar and frequent spokesperson on matters of interest to muslim americans. The muslim next door this book is by an author called alikaramali. Bronze medal winner of the independent publishers award 2009 since 911, stories about muslims and the islamic world have flooded headlines, politics, and watercooler conversations all across the country. The muslim next door offers easytounderstand since 911, stories about muslims and the islamic world have flooded headlines, politics, and watercooler conversations all across the country. Written from the point of view of an american muslim, the book addresses what readers in the western world are most curious about, beginning with the basics of.