A WORTHY MUSLIM: Quranic Tools Needed to Overcome Oppression and Imperialism in Order to Institute Justice By: Amir Makin
This material provides an examination of the Islamic way of life and offers solutions to problems concerning situations of injustice which underprivileged minority communities in different parts of the world regularly experience. Socioeconomic issues such as racism, poverty and legal system imbalances are analyzed. The author compares these issues with the religious texts of Islam and identifies imperative tools needed to successfully overcome and conquer them. What does Islam say about tyrants? Why is Islam not a religion? The answers offered here address these questions and more.
This book explains how oppressed communities can handle and overcome oppression by seriously examining the practice of true Islam. The author analyzes the difference between what is incorrectly perceived as Islam and the way of life called Al Islam while also detailing how different prophets implemented Quranic teachings when standing against injustice. Information is then used to examine real world situations of oppression that occur in today's climate with a particular emphasis on the disadvantaged and impoverished of American society from not only a socioeconomic standpoint, but a psychological and spiritual vantage as well.
BOOK REVIEWS
Does the solution to fixing Islam's current problems lie within the Quran itself? "A Worthy Muslim: Quranic Tools Needed to Overcome Oppression and Imperialism in Order to Institute Justice" is a treatise written by author Amir Makin, preaching that the solutions to the problems that the Muslim world experiences can be repaired - if Muslims would only look more closely at what the Quran truly states. With other controversial viewpoints, such as the potential claim that Islam is not in fact a religion, "A Worthy Muslim: Quranic Tools Needed to Overcome Oppression and Imperialism in Order to Institute Justice" is highly thought-provoking and recommended for community library Islamic studies collections as well as for any student of Islam looking for fresh insights. Midwest Book Review
After taking some to read the book"A Worthy Muslim"I would say that it is a necessary book to get into mind of Muslims of African American decent.It offers insight into the inner workings of some one who has experienced masjid community life and has seen the up and down sides of it. Good work I can relate.Thanks for the opportunity.
Imam Mutawaf Abdus Shaheed Masjid Al Mu'min/IRM Inc.
Knowing how to apply knowledge correctly is called wisdom.
To me, that is one of the best lines in this book. I am not Muslim, yet that fact was no hindrance in following this thought provoking book.
Being African American and female, my knowledge of Islam was mostly gleaned from news stories and sound bites from or about Louis Farrakhan and bin Laden. Although I knew, logically, that I was not getting the whole picture, I was not interested enough to investigate further.
That's why I'm so thankful for this book. The author explains the tenets of Islam and gives VERIFIABLE historic evidence to prove his points. He uses clear examples to state that true Islam does not tolerate prejudice or self grandiosness. He explains how greed and selfishness lead to oppression and injustice and how learning and applying Islamic principles could eliminate society's ills. And you don't have to be Muslim to understand, appreciate, or apply some of these principles.
Reading this book exposed me to just how much I DIDN'T know about Islam. Thanks to the author for the word list with definitions. I never lost my train of thought looking up an unfamiliar word.
I found this to be a helpful guide to Muslim culture. It left me with lingering thoughts and some questions: Would a Muslim state or gov't as defined by the author be tolerant and accepting of other religions? What to do with leaders/citizens whose Islamic practices are different?
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New Trend strongly recommends this book and urges readers to buy it and distribute it. We plan to publish a review later. It's a reminder that real Muslims still exist in this country and everyone has not sold out.
New Trend Magazine
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