Voices of Modern Islam : What It Means to Be Muslim Today

Raising awareness of what Islam is, as well as deepening understanding about the lived realities of Muslim people, this book explores the contemporary Muslim experience through first-hand interviews with over a hundred Muslims. Exploring key issues such as women and Islam, extremism and radicalisation, Sharia Law, homosexuality and Islamophobia, the book looks deep into what it means to be Muslim today. The 'voices' of Muslims are showcased throughout the book to highlight the diversity and evolution of Islam, and to show its inherent complexities and contradictions. This is an easy and accessible introduction to Islam combined with discussion surrounding several contentious issues associated with the religion. Raising Awareness Of What Islam Is, As Well As Deepening Understanding About The Lived Realities Of Muslim People, This Book Explores The Contemporary Muslim Experience Through First-hand Interviews With Over A Hundred Muslims.exploring Key Issues Such As Women And Islam, Extremism And Radicalisation, Sharia Law, Homosexuality And Islamophobia, The Book Looks Deep Into What It Means To Be Muslim Today. The 'voices' Of Muslims Are Showcased Throughout The Book To Highlight The Diversity And Evolution Of Islam, And To Show Its Inherent Complexities And Contradictions. This Is An Easy And Accessible Introduction To Islam Combined With Discussion Surrounding Several Contentious Issues Associated With The Religion. Being Muslim -- The Prophet And Islam: A Brief History -- The Essence Of Islam -- Women And Islam -- Sex, Arranged Marriages And Sexuality -- Sharia Law -- Converts -- Extremism And Radicalisation -- Islamophobia -- Other Thoughts And Opinions. Declan Henry ; Foreword By Dr Taj Hargey. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. A collection of interviews with over 100 British Muslims to provide insight into what it means to be a Muslim in today's culture, and to inform any misguided opinions about Islam. Explores the Holy Texts, the essence of the religion, the different types of Islam and addresses controversial topics such as extremism and Islamophobia.