Islamic Values in the United States: A Comparative Study
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Book Overview
The religion of Islam is now an American phenomenon. Once thought to be primarily a way of life of the Arabs and a faith alien to the Judeo-Christian heritage of this country, it has grown to be one of the most prominent and rapidly-growing religious movements in America. This ethnography of immigrant Muslims considers five Northeastern communities in detail. Including numerous interviews with members of these communities, this investigation provides a highly personal look at what it means to be a believing, practicing Muslim in America at a time when Islam is under the critical scrutiny of international news. The authors describe the institutions and leadership of American Islam, Muslim law, and its applications in the American context, examining the kinds of problems that beset Muslims trying to observe the elements of their faith in a potentially difficult environment. Family life and the roles and relationships of men and women are thoroughly detailed as well.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0195041135
ISBN13:9780195041132
Release Date:April 1987
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Length:210 Pages
Weight:0.50 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 5.4" x 8.0"
Customer Reviews
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Highly recommended reading for Muslims in the US.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
I loved this book, and I recommend it to everyone who is a Muslim, living in the United States. Haddad manages to give an overview of the Muslims all over the country, that is un-biased and highly informative at the same time.
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