A Worthy Muslim: Quranic Tools Needed To Overcome Oppression and Imperialism in Order to Institute Justice [Paperback]

AMIR MAKIN (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2008

This book explains how oppressed communities can handle and overcome oppression by seriously examining the practice of true Islam. The author analyzes the difference between what is incorrectly perceived as Islam and the way of life called Al Islam while also detailing how different prophets implemented Quranic teachings when standing against injustice. Information is then used to examine real world situations of oppression that occur in today's climate with a particular emphasis on the disadvantaged and impoverished of American society from not only a socioeconomic standpoint, but a psychological and spiritual vantage as well.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: A.I.C Publications (May 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0979946409
• ISBN-13: 978-0979946400
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,519,605 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for non Muslims, July 27, 2009

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This review is from: A Worthy Muslim: Quranic Tools Needed To Overcome Oppression and Imperialism in Order to Institute Justice (Paperback)

This is a really interesting read, and as a Christian I appreciated the insight into Islam that the author Amir Makin provided.

While the author shares what the Prophet Muhammad said about how Muslims were told that they should seek knowledge from the time they are born until death, and that the great leaders of the faith made commitment to knowledge clear. That they understood that an 'effective leader had to be educated in religion, history, math, arts and science to train the community effectively for independence and growth' (page 6).

The author also shares that originally Muslims always seemed to live in peace amongst non Muslims. Its a good start for non Muslims who would like to know more about the faith as well as the Muslim culture.

Very interesting informative book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Muslim speaks out about injustice, September 8, 2008

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This review is from: A Worthy Muslim: Quranic Tools Needed To Overcome Oppression and Imperialism in Order to Institute Justice (Paperback)

Amir Makin, in his book A WORTHY MUSLIM, takes on the world's treatment of its citizens. He makes specific references to the present day, as well as times past. He talks of Malcolm X and how his trip to Mecca changed his outlook on life as well as his response to Islam and the African American fight for freedom. He also discusses how Moses managed, with the help of Allah, to get the Israelites out of bondage in Egypt. David and his defeat of Goliath also fit tidily into this book. H. Rap Brown, now serving time in Florence, Colorado, in isolation, was unfairly convicted of a murder he did not commit.
His overall premise is if people were listening to what Allah said in the Quran, they would not be treating each other in the manner they do. They would not be abusive toward their fellow man. He also notes how Muslims have been demonized in the United States since 9/11. It is definitely an interesting book, and certainly caused me to stop and think of all the injustices that are going on it the world.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Does the solution to fixing Islam's current problems lie within the Quran itself?, July 11, 2008

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This review is from: A Worthy Muslim: Quranic Tools Needed To Overcome Oppression and Imperialism in Order to Institute Justice (Paperback)

Does the solution to fixing Islam's current problems lie within the Quran itself? "A Worthy Muslim: Quranic Tools Needed to Overcome Oppression and Imperialism in Order to Institute Justice" is a treatise written by author Amir Makin, preaching that the solutions to the problems that the Muslim world experiences can be repaired - if Muslims would only look more closely at what the Quran truly states. With other controversial viewpoints, such as the potential claim that Islam is not in fact a religion, "A Worthy Muslim: Quranic Tools Needed to Overcome Oppression and Imperialism in Order to Institute Justice" is highly thought-provoking and recommended for community library Islamic studies collections as well as for any student of Islam looking for fresh insights.