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Islam and the Future of Tolerance
A Dialogue
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This book is ideal for readers interested in contemporary religious discussions, interfaith dialogue, and the challenges of extremism and reform within Islam. It suits those seeking nuanced perspectives from both a former insider and a critical outsider, making it valuable for students, scholars, and thoughtful general readers alike.
In this dialogue between a famous atheist and a former radical, Harris and Nawaz invite readers to join an urgently needed conversation: Is Islam a religion of peace or war? Is it amenable to reform? Why do so many Muslims seem drawn to extremism? The authors demonstrate how two people with very different views can find common ground.
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"A civil but honest dialogue. As illuminating as it is fascinating."
- Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Is Islam a religion of peace or war? Is it amenable to reform? Why do so many Muslims seem to be drawn to extremism? And what do words like jihadism and fundamentalism really mean?
In a world riven by misunderstanding and violence, Sam Harris—a famous atheist—and Maajid Nawaz—a former radical—demonstrate how two people with very different religious views can find common ground and invite you to join in an urgently needed conversation.
"How refreshing to read an honest yet affectionate exchange between the Islamist-turned-liberal-Muslim Maajid Nawaz and the neuroscientist who advocates mindful atheism, Sam Harris. Their back-and-forth clarifies multiple confusions that plague the public conversation about Islam."
- Irshad Manji, New York Times Book Review
"It is sadly uncommon, in any era, to find dialogue based on facts and reason—but even more rarely are Muslim and non-Muslim intellectuals able to maintain critical distance on broad questions about Islam. Which makes Islam and the Future of Tolerance something of a unicorn. Most conversations about religion are marked by the inability of either side to listen, but here, at last, is a proper debate."
- New Statesman
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Critics praise the book for its honest and affectionate exchange. Irshad Manji in the New York Times Book Review calls it a refreshing dialogue that clears up many confusions about Islam. Brian Stewart of the National Review describes it as provocative and profane, commending its spirit of open dialogue and hope for reformation within Islam. The New Statesman highlights its rare combination of critical distance and reasoned debate between Muslim and non-Muslim intellectuals.
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ISBN: 9780674241480
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 September 2019
Country: United States
Imprint: Harvard University Press
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 13.0mm
Width: 111.0mm
Height: 181.0mm
Weight: 136g
Pages: 144
About the Author
Sam Harris is the author of The End of Faith, Letter to a Christian Nation, The Moral Landscape, and Free Will, among other writings. Maajid Nawaz is the author of Radical and a cofounder and the chairman of Quilliam—a globally active think tank focusing on religious freedom, extremism, and citizenship.
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