{"title":"Youshaa Patel","description":"\u003cp\u003eYoushaa Patel is a distinguished author and scholar whose works delve into the intricate layers of religion and spirituality. Known for his insightful perspectives on Islamic traditions, Patel brings clarity and depth to his readers, making complex topics accessible and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe Muslim Difference\u003c\/em\u003e, explores the nuanced distinctions and communal boundaries within the Islamic world. Through thorough research and a profound understanding of religious discourse, Patel challenges readers to rethink preconceived notions and invites them to engage deeply with the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those seeking to broaden their understanding of spiritual diversity and Islamic scholarship, Youshaa Patel's collection is an enlightening addition to any reader's exploration of religion. Step into a world of thoughtful analysis and discover the intricate beauty of spiritual discourse through Patel's eloquent writings.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-muslim-difference-by-youshaa-patel-9780300248968","title":"The Muslim Difference","description":"\u003cb\u003eA sweeping history of Muslim identity from its origins in late antiquity to the present\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e How did Muslims across time and place define the line between themselves and their neighbors? Youshaa Patel explores why the Prophet Muhammad first advised his followers to emulate Christians and Jews, but then allegedly reversed course, urging them to “be different!” He details how subsequent generations of Muslim scholars canonized the Prophet’s admonition into an influential doctrine against imitation that enjoined ordinary believers to embody and display their religious difference in public life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Tracing this Islamic discourse from its origins in Arabia to Mamluk and Ottoman Damascus, colonial Egypt, and beyond, this sweeping intellectual and social history offers a panoramic view of Muslim identity, revealing unexpected intersections between religion and other markers of difference across ethnicity, gender, and status. Patel illustrates that contemporary debates in the West over visible expressions of Islam, from headscarves and beards to minarets and mosques, are just the latest iterations in a long history of how small differences have defined Muslim interreligious encounters.","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47363130327276,"sku":"9780300248968","price":71.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24487423482294.jpg?v=1772916030"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/youshaa-patel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}