The Heart of Islam: Enduring Values for Humanity

This book is so full of wisdom and just written so beautifully. So many people are so ignorant to the teachings of islam and have a totally warped idea of muslims and what I love about this book is that it educates you about the religion without putting the others down. In fact it teaches you how most religions are related to each other. Its the best book for anyone wanting to know the truth about islam.

Everywhere, this book was rated above 4 stars, can't believe in Amazon is bellow 4. He bridged common sense with sufism. Love this book, owned it before, now bought the Kindle version for re-reading several chapters.

I am not Muslim, but I respect for Islam. I have a better understanding of Islam after reading this book. Prof. Nassr is a good writer and explains the "heart" of Islam well. Especially powerful is his epilogue which he writes how Muslims and others can help build a better world. It's definitely worth reading.

This is a great informative book on Islam for devout Muslims to recent convert, to people just interested learning the truth about Islam and not the misconceptions. I reccommend this book to anyone looking for a in-depth view of what Muslims believe and what the faith of Islam teaches without cultural influences.

I enjoyed the Heart of Islam, however, it reads more like an academic textbook with a lot of history and interpretation of historical events.

Good to know that Islam, like christianity, has a lot to offer for humanity. Political events and extreme individuals tend color the 99% silent majority with something different than their true values.

What do you want me to write ? I liked it very much. I have nothing mo.re to say. I hope you will like it too

Too many Christians fall into the trap of believing their own press when it comes to other religions. Having a dialogue with other faiths is much harder, particularly on your own beliefs, when you set aside your own "experts" and entertain the beliefs of others from within their own community. I think this is the heart of real dialogue. For American Christians, Nasr's book is a must-read if you wish to have the slightest insight into what Islam is really about. I found much to build on with Muslims and look forward to learning more about this faith.

著者セイード・ホセイン・ナスルは、テヘラン生まれで現在アメリカの大学で教鞭をとるイスラーム学の権威で、イスラームに関する本を多数出版している。本書『イスラーム魂：その普遍的価値』は、9・11テロ以降、増幅するイスラームに対するネガティブ・イメージに対抗して、英語圏の一般の人々に向けて、イスラームについての正しい知識を提供すべく書かれた。 その内容は、イスラームについて、教義・歴史・法はもちろん、政治・社会思想や文化・芸術など広範囲に渡り、純正一神教の多様性に驚嘆する読者もいるだろう。 一夫多妻制や残虐刑、ジハード（聖戦）などの論争的事柄についての反論は、さらに深ぼりされるべき課題だろう。西洋社会に一定の偏見があるのは事実であろうが、ナスルの反論は必ずしも説得的でないからだ。 すでに多くの日本語で読めるイスラーム入門書があるので、必読書とまでは言えないが、所々に差し挟まれる、ムスリムである著者自身の経験の記述は、貴重な示唆を与えてくれるだろう。

Highly recommend

Well researched book.

Best and most impartial book I have ever read about Islam. - A perfect intro for those who want to understand the different tribes and believes as well as why Muslims do certain things.

This book highlights the indivudual intellectual evolution intended for man and womankind throughout their lives. The writing is most gracious and generic without being patronising. This is not just a book for non-muslims but muslims as well so we can prevent our minds from misinterpreting a universal message constantly under threat of dogma and bias both from within and outside the Muslim community