- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Oneworld Publications (4 Mar 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1851681469
- ISBN-13: 978-1851681464
- Product Dimensions: 21.2 x 13.4 x 2 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,176,424 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This contemplation is an inspiring personal account of a black South African Muslim's experience in modern Western society--a practical guide for relating Islam to everyday life.
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Faird Esack has an international reputation as a Muslim scholar, speaker and human rights activist. He has lectured widely on religion and Islamic studies and also served as a Commissioner for Gender Equality with Nelson Mandela's government. He is author of 'Qur'an, Liberation and Pluralism' and 'The Qur'an: A Short Introduction' ( both published by Oneworld). He has taught at the Universities of the Western Cape, Amsterdam, and Hamburg, and at Union Theological Seminary ( New York).
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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
An excellent, thoughtful perspective on Islam
18 Dec 2001
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I cannot recommend Farid Esack's deeply personal, very human account of his struggle to reclaim the humanistic and radical message of Islam enough. As a left-orientated, deeply committed sufi muslim, I was kept enthralled by views so close in spirit to my own. Even if you disagree with Farid Esack's perspective, his personal sincerity and long development are worthy of reading about in themselves. I however agree with him wholeheartedly on almost everything. A wonderful book by a very sincere man.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Just what we all need to read now
27 Oct 2001
Format:Paperback
Esack's book is the best book I have read that deals with what it means to be a Muslim in the 21st century. He paints a picture of Islam as a faith that profoundly influences the life of the believer and at the same time he is frank about all the dilemmas and uncertainties that like every other human being Muslims face. It is this attitude of honest self-criticism combined with a real sense of reverence for Islam that makes this book unique.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
a thoughtful and sometimes crazy cleric
7 Nov 2000
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Farid Esack's "On Being a Muslim" is a thoughtful examination of the complex issues that face Muslims in the contemporary world. His unexpectedly candid discussion about issues of faith, gender, religious authority, political activism, and other critical issues serves a badly neglected area of Islamic books in English: honest and critical thoughts on Islam and being Muslim in a crazy world. The positions he defends are more often than not "liberal" as opposed to "orthodox", yet he argues rationally, clearly, and with a refreshing dose of humor. I would recommend this book to all Muslims who aren't afraid of asking questions that may not have easy answers.
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