Islam and America : answers to the 31 most-asked questions / George Braswell, Jr. [print]

What is the religion Islam really like? Who are Muslims? Why is the word Jihad used to frequently by Muslims? Does Jihad mean "to kill non-Muslims"? What does Jihad have to do with peace? Why is terrorism associated with Islam? Is anyone protected from the violence of martyrs? Are Muslim martyrs guaranteed heaven? Does Islam allow freedom of religion? Why does Saudi Arabia disallow churches on its soil? Why did the Taliban destroy ancient Buddhist statues? Why are Christians called Dhimmi in Muslim lands? Does political Islam have Allah as head of state? Does an Islamic republic have Sharia law as its rule? In a world of nation-states, how does Islam address the issues of theocracy, separation of religion and state, and religion and politics? How does wearing a veil make a woman more Islam? What are the Islamic guidelines for gender relationships? Why are women segregated in the mosques? Why are women of Saudi Arabia denied a driver's license? Does Islam have hatred toward Jews and Christians? Does Islam consider Judaism and Christianity as corrupt religions? Is the Allah of Muhammad the same as the God of Jesus? Who do Muslims say that Bible is corrupt? Who does Islam deny Jesus actually died on a cross? Do Muslims believe Jesus is as important as Muhammad? What is Islam like in America, and it is growing? What do Elijah Muhammad, Wallace D. Myhammad, Malcolm X, and Louis Farrakhan have in common? Can Islam and America exist within democracy? How did Islam advance so rapidly after the death of Muhammad? What are the significant dates and happenings in Islam? What are the meanings of the words and terms used in the mass media about Islam and Muslims? What have I learned about Islam from my study and experiences? What change did Muhammad bring to the tribes of Arabia? What did Muhammad have to do with Mecca and Medina?

September 11, 2001, was a tragic introduction for many Americans to Muslims and the religion of Islam. Americans have many questions about Islam but most have not studied the issue in depth. Today, Lions and Rotary clubs invite speakers on Islam, university campuses sponsor lectures on Islam and churches across the nation hold workshops. Is Islam a peaceful nation? Americans are puzzled. George Braswell is a recognized expert on the religion of Islam and on the Muslim beliefs and practices that Americans need to understand. This book will give readers the information they want and answer the questions they are asking. Beyond the media portrayals, Islam and America accurately reports the truth about this religion and its adherents.

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George W. Braswell, Jr. is a professor of missions and world religions and serves as director of the D.Min. program at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. A resident of Wake Forest, North Carolina, he is the author of several books including Understanding World Religions and Islam: Its Prophet, Peoples, Politics, and Power.