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    War on Error: Real Stories of American Muslims
    War on Error: Real Stories of American Muslims
    War on Error: Real Stories of American Muslims
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    War on Error: Real Stories of American Muslims

    By Melody Moezzi and Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na'im

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    War on Error brings together the stories of twelve young people, all vastly different but all American, and all Muslim. Their approaches to religion couldn’t be more diverse: from a rapper of Korean and Egyptian descent to a bisexual Sudanese American to a converted white woman from Colorado living in Cairo and wearing the hijab. These individuals, whether they were born to the religion or came to it on their own, have made their own decisions about how observant they’ll be, whether or not to fast, how often to pray, and what to wear. Though each story is unique, each is also seen through the searching eyes of Melody Moezzi, herself an American Muslim of Iranian descent. She finds that the people she interviews are horrified that, in a post-9/11 world, they have seen their religion come to be represented, in the minds of many Americans, by terrorism. These thoughtful and articulate individuals represent the truth about the faith and its adherents who are drawn to the logic, compassion, and tolerance they find in Muslim teachings. Moezzi, ever comfortable with contradiction and nuance, is a likable narrator whose underlying assumption that “faith is greater than dogma” is strengthened as she learns more about her religion and faces her own biases and blind spots. This fresh new voice, combined with the perceptions and experiences of her fellow American Muslims, make for a read that is both illuminating and enjoyable.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherUniversity of Arkansas Press
    Release dateJul 1, 2007
    ISBN9781610754507
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    • 5/5
      I won my copy on Library Thing and I held onto it for a long time, somewhat hesitant in reading it, I am glad I finally did, this book gives you a unique perspective on the Muslim Culture. It follows 12 Muslims of a different variety and class and some of the obsticles they have faced. I have always been drawn to learn about other cultures and religions, and I was fascinated by the stories. i really enjoyed this author.
    • 4/5
      The author, an attorney, was motivated by the events of 9/11 to write a book of interviews clarifying who American Muslims are, what they believe and why. For non-Muslims, there are insights into the Muslim faith and the conflicts between being an American and ethnic roots. Whether these twelve Muslims are a representative sample or not is perhaps debatable, but the message is a powerful statement of courage, faith and compassion in the post-9/11 world of suspicion and the Patriot Act.This was a Member Giveaway book received in exchange for a review.

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