The Heart of Islam: Enduring Values for Humanity

by Seyyed Hossein Nasr and NASR SEYYED HOSSEIN

Book Overview

As the specter of religious extremism has become a fact of life today, the temptation is great to allow the evil actions and perspectives of a minority to represent an entire tradition. In the case of Islam, there has been much recent confusion in the Western world centered on distorted portrayals of its core values. Born of ignorance, such confusion feeds the very problem at hand.

In The Heart of Islam one of the great intellectual figures...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060730641
• ISBN13: 9780060730642
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: HarperOne
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.3" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

Islamic scripture and traditional sources are probed

For a more in-depth look at the underlying values of Islam and its lessons for humanity as a whole, Seyyed Nasr's intellectual analysis presented in The Heart Of Islam, offers a focus on the spiritual and social values of Islam: peace, compassion, and social justice. Islamic scripture and traditional sources are probed, counterparts in other faiths are contrasted, and Nasr challenges others to understand Muslim society and beliefs ? including his own people.

Perspective without bias

Following 9/11, the misinformation and prejudice directed at this religion have left most Americans ill-equipped to understand global events. While the neo-conservative administration hawks, Christian fundamentalists and Fox News all have reason to poison the minds of Americans and turn the tragic and despicable events of 9/11 into a clash of civilizations, this book will help us realize that our war is not with Islam, but with a group of terrorists that need to be stopped. These terrorists no more speak for Islam as the people on Fox News speak for me. This book is a must read for anyone who wishes to undertsand this religion. All others, tune in and get your propaganda straight from Fox's talking heads.

Must Read . Period

Nasr offers another great book on Islam with the intellectual depth and honest, unapologetic , style that can only come from a true scholar whose only goal is the truth. Set aside all the other books you have bought in an attempt to understand Islam after 9/11, this is the only one you really need to read.

The best introduction to Islam

If you have been grasping for a better understanding of Islam since the attacks of 9/11 search no further. This is a book you will find yourself coming back to again and again. Written in eloquent and accessible English, this book helps one understand why so many continue to live as pious Muslims despite the distortions so prevalent today. Even if you have read several books on Islam, this is a must read.