No God but God

Egypt and the Triumph of Islam

Nonfiction, History, Africa, Egypt, Religion & Spirituality, Middle East Religions, Islam
Cover of the book No God but God by Geneive Abdo, Oxford University Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Geneive Abdo ISBN: 9780190289096
Publisher: Oxford University Press Publication: October 24, 2002
Imprint: Oxford University Press Language: English
Author: Geneive Abdo
ISBN: 9780190289096
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication: October 24, 2002
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Language: English

Shrouded in mystery, the Islamic presence in the Middle East evokes longstanding Western fears of terrorism and holy war. Our media have consistently focused on these extremes of Islam, overlooking a quiet yet pervasive religious movement that is now transforming the nation of Egypt. Drawing on hundreds of interviews, No God But God opens up previously inaccessible segments of Egyptian society--from the universities and professional sectors to the streets--to illustrate the deep penetration of "Popular Islamic" influence. Abdo provides a firsthand account of this peaceful movement, allowing its moderate leaders, street preachers, scholars, doctors, lawyers, men and women of all social classes to speak for themselves. Challenging Western stereotypes, she finds that this growing number of Islamists do not seek the violent overthrow of the government or a return to a medieval age. Instead, they believe their religious values are compatible with the demands of the modern world. They are working within and beyond the secular framework of the nation to gradually create a new society based on Islamic principles. Abdo narrates fascinating accounts of their methods and successes. Today, for example, university students meet in underground unions, despite a state ban. In addition, sheikhs have recently used their new legislative power to censor books and movies deemed to violate religious values. Both fascinating and unsettling, Abdo's findings identify a grassroots model for transforming a secular nation-state to an Islamic social order that will likely inspire other Muslim nations. This model cannot be ignored, for it will soon help organized Islamists to undermine secular control of Egypt and potentially jeopardize Western interests in the Arab world.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Shrouded in mystery, the Islamic presence in the Middle East evokes longstanding Western fears of terrorism and holy war. Our media have consistently focused on these extremes of Islam, overlooking a quiet yet pervasive religious movement that is now transforming the nation of Egypt. Drawing on hundreds of interviews, No God But God opens up previously inaccessible segments of Egyptian society--from the universities and professional sectors to the streets--to illustrate the deep penetration of "Popular Islamic" influence. Abdo provides a firsthand account of this peaceful movement, allowing its moderate leaders, street preachers, scholars, doctors, lawyers, men and women of all social classes to speak for themselves. Challenging Western stereotypes, she finds that this growing number of Islamists do not seek the violent overthrow of the government or a return to a medieval age. Instead, they believe their religious values are compatible with the demands of the modern world. They are working within and beyond the secular framework of the nation to gradually create a new society based on Islamic principles. Abdo narrates fascinating accounts of their methods and successes. Today, for example, university students meet in underground unions, despite a state ban. In addition, sheikhs have recently used their new legislative power to censor books and movies deemed to violate religious values. Both fascinating and unsettling, Abdo's findings identify a grassroots model for transforming a secular nation-state to an Islamic social order that will likely inspire other Muslim nations. This model cannot be ignored, for it will soon help organized Islamists to undermine secular control of Egypt and potentially jeopardize Western interests in the Arab world.

More books from Oxford University Press

Cover of the book Language Assessment for Classroom Teachers by Geneive Abdo
Cover of the book Sabina Augusta by Geneive Abdo
Cover of the book From Conditioning to Conscious Recollection by Geneive Abdo
Cover of the book Iran's Nuclear Program and International Law by Geneive Abdo
Cover of the book An Orientation to Musical Pedagogy by Geneive Abdo
Cover of the book The Practice of Emergency and Critical Care Neurology by Geneive Abdo
Cover of the book Lawyers in the Dock by Geneive Abdo
Cover of the book Space and Time: Oxford Bibliographies Online Research Guide by Geneive Abdo
Cover of the book Feeling Unreal by Geneive Abdo
Cover of the book Democracy to Come by Geneive Abdo
Cover of the book In the Beginning Was the Word by Geneive Abdo
Cover of the book The Oxford Handbook of Hegel by Geneive Abdo
Cover of the book The People Themselves by Geneive Abdo
Cover of the book Discourse on Civility and Barbarity by Geneive Abdo
Cover of the book Basic Electrophysiological Methods by Geneive Abdo
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy