crosslands

Did not significantly learn anything new from this book. After reading Ziauddin Sardar, this book pales in comparison and unfortunately only scratches the surface. Unfortunate because this scratch looks more like pandering to the Western neo-colonialist mindset, although many of her points are valid and should be looked into with careful attention by the Muslim intelligentsia. Appreciated: Her candor, ability to look at multiple arguments and her courage to question (although imlpying that many Muslims do not question is also inaccurate and misleading). Not appreciated: Her unbalanced comparisons of the actions of Muslims (both mainstream and not) with Westerners, Christians and Jews, all of who have very different histories, experiences and power relations with one another. This difference was never expounded upon and hence her conclusions (though true) are based on 'blame the victim' ideology. Before or after reading this, please also read Ziauddin Sardar's "Looking for Paradise" for a more meaningful understanding of the same issues.

2022-11-25 20:37