Islam in the 21st Century (Religion and Spirituality) [Hardcover]

Gregory H. Franco (Editor), Scott L. Cervantes (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1608769100 | ISBN-13: 978-1608769100 | Publication Date: April 2010

Islam is the second most common faith in the world with over a billion adherents. Understanding Islam as a twenty-first century faith has potential to address one of the contemporary world's sorest points, and, at the same time, to release the energies of one of the world's most potent forces. Moreover, overcoming suspicion of Islam is a pertinent 21st century challenge facing the U.S. as its attempts to mend a decade of deteriorating ties with Muslim people world-wide. This book explores suspicion of Islamic education in the U.S., analysing the extent to which such a sentiment is based on verifiable data. The agreement between general broad principles of research ethics and Islamic teachings concerning life are discussed as well. Other chapters address the two controversial issues concerning women's rights and age of consent for children in Muslim communities. How media representations of Islam can contradict and re-interpret the sanctity of life upheld in the holy book are also analyzed. In addition, this book explores the importance of new Islamic presences in Europe, and the authors address the relationship between the state and Islamic religion, the integration of Muslims in Europe and the role of Islam inside European society.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 194 pages
• Publisher: Nova Science Pub Inc (April 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1608769100
• ISBN-13: 978-1608769100
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,831,722 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)