{"title":"Akbar S. Ahmed","description":"\u003cp\u003eAkbar S. Ahmed's works explore the complexities of cultural identity, religion, and political change, offering insightful perspectives on contemporary issues. His writing is deeply rooted in scholarship yet accessible, making challenging subjects engaging and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thought-provoking analysis that bridges educational depth with real-world relevance, particularly focusing on Islam's role in modern global society. His books illuminate the interplay between tradition and modernity with clarity and compassion.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"islam-under-siege-by-akbar-s-ahmed-9780745622101","title":"Islam Under Siege","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this groundbreaking book, Akbar Ahmed, one of the world's leading authorities on Islam, who has worked in the Muslim world but lives in the West, explains what is going wrong in his society by referring to Islamic history and beliefs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmploying theological and anthropological perspectives, he attempts to answer the questions that people in the West are asking about Islam: \"Why do they hate us?\" \"Is Islam compatible with democracy?\" \"Does Islam subjugate women?\" \"Does the Quran preach violence?\" These important questions are of relevance to Muslims and to non-Muslims alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIslam Under Siege\u003c\/em\u003e points out the need for, and provides the route to, the dialogue of civilizations. September 11, 2001, underlined the role of Islam in our time. In its demographic spread, its political span, and its religious commitment, Islam will be an increasingly forceful presence on the world stage in the twenty-first century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile some scholars predict that there will be a clash of civilizations, others see a need for a dialogue of civilizations. This book will help students, scholars of politics, sociology, international relations, and cultural studies, and reporters as well as a more general audience interested in some of the most important issues of our time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470914568428,"sku":"9780745622101","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780745622101-islam-under-siege.jpg?v=1775230299"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/akbar-s-ahmed.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}