Overview
A liberal Muslim and critically acclaimed author explores the historical, political, and theological basis for centuries of Muslim animosity towards Jews, debunking long-held myths and tracing a history of hate and its impact today. More than nine years after 9/11 and 60 years after the creation of the state of Israel, the world is no closer to solving, let alone understanding, the psychological and political divide between Jews and Muslims. While countless books have been written on the subject of terrorism, political Islam, and jihad, barely a handful address the theological and historical basis of the Jew—Muslim divide. Following the terrorist attacks on Mumbai in November 2008, in which Pakistani jihadis sought out and murdered the members of a local Jewish centre, Tarek Fatah began an in-depth investigation of the historical basis for the crime. In this provocative new book, Fatah uses extensive research to trace how literature from as early as the seventh century has fueled the hatred of Jews by Muslims. Fatah debunks the anti-Jewish writings of the Hadith literature, takes apart the Arab supremacist doctrines that lend fuel to the fire, and reinterprets supposed anti-Jewish passages in the Quran. In doing so he argues that hating Jews is against the essence of the Islamic spirit and suggests what needs to be done to eliminate the agonizing friction between the two communities.
Full Product Details
Author: Tarek Fatah
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart Inc.
Imprint: Signal
Dimensions:
Width: 13.20cm
, Height: 1.90cm
, Length: 20.30cm
Weight: 0.232kg
ISBN: 9780771047848
ISBN 10: 0771047843
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 06 December 2011
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
A frank, humble, and courageous book. -- National Post Valuable and courageous. -- Library Journal Fatah's contribution to the dire need for Islamic moderation is timely and welcome. -- Winnipeg Free Press Among the book's delights is Fatah's independent and inquiring mind. In a field riddled with dogmatism, he offers fresh material and original insights. -- Toronto Star From the Hardcover edition.
A frank, humble, and courageous book. <br> -- National Post<br> <br> Valuable and courageous. <br> -- Library Journal <br><br> Fatah's contribution to the dire need for Islamic moderation is timely and welcome. <br> -- Winnipeg Free Press <br><br> Among the book's delights is Fatah's independent and inquiring mind. In a field riddled with dogmatism, he offers fresh material and original insights. <br> -- Toronto Star <br><br><br> From the Hardcover edition.
A frank, humble, and courageous book. -- National Post Valuable and courageous. -- Library Journal Fatah's contribution to the dire need for Islamic moderation is timely and welcome. -- Winnipeg Free Press Among the book's delights is Fatah's independent and inquiring mind. In a field riddled with dogmatism, he offers fresh material and original insights. -- Toronto Star
Author Information
Journalist and political advocate TAREK FATAH was the founder of the liberal Muslim organization the Muslim Canadian Congress. He was a regular contributor and guest host on the morning show on Newstalk 1010. His first book, Chasing a Mirage: The Tragic Illusion of an Islamic State, was a finalist for the Donner Prize. He died in April 2023.
