No god but God: The Origins and Evolution of Islam

No god but God er áhugaverð, aðgengileg og umhugsunarverð kynning fyrir ungt fólk á trúarbrögðum sem víða á Vesturlöndum eru enn sveipuð vanþekkingu og ótta. Bókin er aðlöguð fyrir unga lesendur upp úr No god but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam. Reza Aslan, alþjóðlega viðurkenndur fræðimaður á sviði samanburðar trúarbragðafræði, fjallar um helgisiði og hefðir íslams, trúarbragða sem mikill misskilningur ríkir um á Vesturlöndum.

Fjallað er um upphaf trúarbragðanna, opinberanir Múhameðs sem spámanns, andstöðuna sem hann mætti í kjölfarið og valdatöku arftaka hans, auk flókinnar sögu íslams. No god but God hvetur til umræðu og aukins skilnings á íslam og þeim sem aðhyllast trúna.

Engaging, accessible, and thought-provoking, No god but God is a persuasive, elegantly written, and accessible introduction for young readers to a faith that for much of the West remains shrouded in ignorance and fear. Adapted for young readers from No god but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam, this exploration of Islam by Reza Aslan, internationally acclaimed scholar of comparative religion, delves into the rituals and traditions of a religion that is largely misunderstood by the West.

It covers the religion’s origins—the revelation of Muhammad as Prophet and the subsequent uprising against him, and the emergence of his successors—as well as Islam’s complex history. No god but God is sure to stimulate discussion and encourage understanding of the Islamic faith and the people who follow it. Praise for No god But God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam of Islam   “This welcome addition to Islamic studies provides a valuable context for reflection about the origins of issues facing Muslims and their neighbors today.