Muslims Next Door: Uncovering Myths and Creating Friendships (Paperback)

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…a great primer on the Islamic faith and does a good job of dispelling common stereotypes about Muslims. A well-done resource for anyone looking for "Islam 101," and it could be useful in prepping a series on relational outreach. — YouthWorker Journal

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Product Description

Shirin Taber takes us from fears and false stereotypes and shows us a unique perspective of how North American Muslims live and think. The reader will uncover myths, learn to create friendships with Muslim, neighbors and relationally show them Christ.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (September 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310255643
• ISBN-13: 978-0310255642
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #835,492 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A vital and fresh voice in a chorus that is growing strident, September 23, 2004

By	Richard Scott Dickey "Scott Dickey" (California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Shirin has found a voice from her experience that encourages us to consider more than the veneer of the Muslim that is put before us, on occasion, through the press and pulpit. This is not a book that says we would all be OK if we just held hands and sang "Kumbyah". This is a book, however, that does guide us to understand the motivations we (Muslim and non Muslim) share for honoring those things most important in our lives. Shirin provides a practical and personal insight about how to engage a neighbor I may have otherwise waved to as I passed by or, worse yet, ignored.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A person who understands the concept of "building bridges", October 4, 2004

By	Mariam Zubin (Torrance, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Shirin Taber definitly hit the bullseye with this book. She understands the dynamic of the Muslim faith and culture, and encourages others to have respect for their friend, neighbor and stranger on the street with the love of Christ.
This wonderful book breaks all the stereotypes that have been associated with Muslims and explains the humanity of everyone.
This reader gives this book and its author five stars along with the congratulations of going into a subject that is never talked about and doing it with a insiders view point and Christian beliefs.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must read., November 1, 2004

By	Tine "Em" (Fallston, MD USA) - See all my reviews

This book is a must read for all Americans. Taber opens the door for knowing our Muslim friends, neighbors, acquaintances, by listening to them and trying to understand how much we are alike instead of focusing on our differences.