Conference of the Books

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Summary: A search for beauty
Review: Dr Abou El Fadl captures the essence of an Islam that is rarely seen in the world today. The overly pious, the radical and the ignorant should read this book and challenge their infantile approach to this beautiful religion. Instead of blindly applying rigid interpretations of Islamic law to challenging problems, Dr. Abou EL Fadl seeks to best approximate what a compassionate, loving prophet would do. This is a must read for any muslim who seeks truth or any non-muslim who wants to see beauty in Islam.

Rating:
Summary: A search for beauty
Review: Dr Abou El Fadl captures the essence of an Islam that is rarely seen in the world today. The overly pious, the radical and the ignorant should read this book and challenge their infantile approach to this beautiful religion. Instead of blindly applying rigid interpretations of Islamic law to challenging problems, Dr. Abou EL Fadl seeks to best approximate what a compassionate, loving prophet would do. This is a must read for any muslim who seeks truth or any non-muslim who wants to see beauty in Islam.

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Summary: A beautiful and enlightening work
Review: This book is an absolute treasure. I only wish I could afford to buy one for every Muslim in America, as it is something our community desarately needs. The writing style itself is beautiful, the insights are beautiful, and God willing this work will help many Muslims and non Muslims alike to find the beauty inherent in Islam. Every essay I read touches my heart, and causes me to pause and feel a great happiness that we have this man in our midst, who may help us to bring about a great revival of Islam in America.

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Summary: A book that every Muslim should read in North America
Review: This book is for those who possess an introspective and craving soul. It is for those who take seriously the notion that Islam is the path to peace through submission to the Divine will. It is for those who find their spirits burdened by contradictions, misinterpretations, and stagnant thought, which give birth to other oppressive forces such as but not limited to: indiscriminate warfare, sexism, racism, elitism, nationalism, classism, and intellectual chauvinism.

It is for those who have tired of a diet replete with spiritual baby food and adulterated water. They will find spiritual fiber, and will be refreshed with cool and palatable water. They will find this book thought provoking, affirming, inspiring, fortifying, and illuminating. They will be moved to tears of joy. They will come to understand that the author's search and struggle is indeed their own.

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Summary: Excellent
Review: This book was awesome, the stories and the musings in it are what alot of Muslims who aren't of the traditional or puritan mindset are going thru. It draws you back to what WAS originally beautiful in Islam.

Rating:
Summary: Excellent
Review: This book was awesome, the stories and the musings in it are what alot of Muslims who aren't of the traditional or puritan mindset are going thru. It draws you back to what WAS originally beautiful in Islam.