Bøger af Ahmed Lotfy Rashed

With Dialogue Comes UNDERSTANDING How does Islamic theology inform a Muslim's practice? What do Islam and modern Muslims say about post-Modern issues? This book features actual transcripts of deep conversations on Islamic history, Islamic law and practice, and Islamic theology and philosophy. Why These Books are SPECIAL What Would a Muslim Say is a series of books documenting my experiences as an interfaith volunteer. Since 2009, I have facilitated dialogue with many different people, answering questions about Islam and addressing misconceptions. This is the fourth book in the series, covering three long, theological conversations. The conversations in these books are real dialogues with an atheist (2013), a Philosophy and Religious Studies professor (2015), and a Soul-searcher (2017). This volume showcases many of the post-modern critiques of Islam and the responses to those critiques. In this book, you will learn about: Salvation and Guidance in Islam Muhammad and Aisha The Problem of Evil Islamic Theology and History Understanding the Prophetic Traditions . . . and much more! Why These Books Matter NOW These are timely books. There are many questions, fears, and misconceptions about Islam and Muslims. These books can answer questions, build bridges, and promote understanding. If you want to delve into deep topics of Islamic theology, history, practice, and law while maintaining an informal approach that is easy to understand, then this book is for you. You can find more samples of the author's work --plus free presentations, lecture notes, and resource guides-- at www.WhatWouldAMuslimSay.net

With Dialogue Comes UNDERSTANDING Everyone talks about the importance of interfaith dialogue. Many books offer advice on how to conduct interfaith dialogue. . . but in THIS book, you will find actual transcripts of interfaith dialogues, heated debates, and many conversations in between. Why These Books are SPECIAL What Would a Muslim Say is a series of books documenting my experiences as an interfaith volunteer. Since 2009, I have facilitated dialogue with many different people, answering questions about Islam and addressing misconceptions. This is the third book in the series, covering a variety of conversations from 2011 to 2016. My hope is that this can be a small step towards better understanding and harmony. The conversations in these books are real. Since the focus of this volume is interfaith dialogue; only conversations with self-identified Christians have been included. Some are ecumenical and sympathetic, some are evangelical and confrontational, and some are simply curious. In this book, you will learn about: The Islamic Worldview and Ethics The Apostasy Debate What is Creation For? A Better Understanding in Forty-Two Questions The Islam and Peace Debate The Remembrance of God The Shroud of Turin Debate Why Is There Conflict in the Middle East? A Muslim-Christian Dialogue Why These Books Matter NOW These are timely books. There are many questions, fears, and misconceptions about Islam and Muslims. These books can answer questions, build bridges, and promote understanding. If you want to read real interfaith conversations, featuring everyday Christians asking tough questions and getting straight answers about Islam and Muslims, then this book is for you. You can find more samples of the author's work --plus free presentations, lecture notes, and resource guides-- at www.WhatWouldAMuslimSay.net

With Dialogue Comes UNDERSTANDING These days, Islam is no stranger to controversy. It seems everyone has an opinion about Islam or Muslims. Have you ever wondered what a regular, practicing Muslim would say? Have you ever wondered how Muslims living in the West explain their holy book to their friends and neighbors? Then this book is for you. Read actual transcripts of questions and answers between a non-Muslim student of the Qur'an and his Muslim teacher, with over nine months of theological, historical, and interpretive discussion. Why These Books are SPECIAL What Would a Muslim Say is a series of books documenting my experiences as an interfaith volunteer. Since 2009, I have facilitated dialogue with many different people, answering questions about Islam and addressing misconceptions. This is the second book in the series, featuring extensive conversations about the meaning of the Qur'an. In this book, you will learn about: God's Grace and Free Will Islamic Financing and Celibacy Plural Wives, Orphans, and Slavery Faith, Reason, and the Nature of Adam Inheritance and Adultery Scripture and Divine Decree On Hypocrites Plural Wives Revisited and Islamic Criminal Law Interfaith Friendships and the Status of Jews in Islam On Sacrifices and Sleeping Souls Prophet Ibrahim and the Future of Islam The Jinn, the Devil, and Paradise Faith, Reason, and the Nature of Adam The People of A'raf and the Previous Arabs The Sabbath and Islamic Asceticism The Verse of the Sword The Holy Months and Charity Pharaoh, Jonah, Jacob, and Joseph The Canonical Texts of Islam Why These Books Matter NOW These are timely books. There are many questions, fears, and misconceptions about Islam and Muslims. These books can answer questions, build bridges, and promote understanding. If you would like to learn about the Qur'an or Islamic teachings, but you prefer an informal conversational approach rather than a didactic academic approach, then this book is for you. You can find more samples of the author's work --plus free presentations, lecture notes, and resource guides-- at www.WhatWouldAMuslimSay.net

Why This Matters NOW"Why do you Muslims pray five times a day?""What happens to people who do not believe in God?""Why are so many Muslims quoting their holy book in the name of violence?""What are the authoritative sources of knowledge in Islam?""Why do your clerics condemn Judaism and Christian traditions?"These days, Islam is no stranger to controversy. There are many questions, fears, and misconceptions about Islam and Muslims. I believe these books can answer questions, build bridges, and promote understanding.Since 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. My hope is that this can be a small step towards better understanding and harmony. What Makes This SPECIALWhile there are many books that teach Islam, preach it, criticize it, or academically explain it, my focus in these books is different.I 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.This is the first book in the series, covering a variety of conversations from 2009 to 2011. In this book, you will learn about:Faith, Sex, and Marriage in IslamHow a Muslim Should Respond to CriticismJihad and Freedom in the Modern WorldHow the Qur'an Informs a Muslim's FaithIslamic Worship, Prayer, Charity, and PilgrimageSalvation and Tolerance in IslamMuslim Culture and ModernityUnderstanding Islamic LawEtiquettes of Visiting a MosqueGod's Grace and Free WillAre Islamic Rulings Static or Dynamic?How Can Islam be Called a Religion of Peace?Can Muslims and Christians Ever Live in Harmony? With Dialogue Comes UNDERSTANDINGTo 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.If 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 get your copy now. Go on. . . you can always return it if you don't like it ;)May peace be with you,Ahmed Lotfy Rashed