an American odyssey Hasan, Asma creator text xxu London, England Element 2004 monographic eng

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xvii, 174 p. 23 cm. Summary: The press has been filled with information and misinformation about the true nature of Islam. Hasan represents what is left out of the daily newspapers and explains why being a Muslim is not merely a matter of birth, but it is a matter of choice. Contents: 1 Because I Was Born Muslim 1 -- 2 Because Islam Gives Me a Direct Relationship with God 19 -- 3 Because Islam Has a Rich Mystical Tradition in Sufism 39 -- 4 Because Islam Allows and Expects Me to Make Mistakes 67 -- 5 Because Islam Stands for Diversity 89 -- 6 Because Islam Is a Woman's Religion 115 -- 7 Because Being Muslim Makes Me a Better American (and Being American Makes Me a Better Muslim) 143. Asma Gull Hasan Hasan, Asma Gull Muslim life Muslim Sufism Islam United States BP188.4 .H37 2004 0007175337 120611 20210830083137.0