BEING MUSLIM: November 2007

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Feedback from Readers

I've started the book and so far it is an excellent counterpoint to Infidel and a must-read for perspective on Islam. I'm recommending it to people." J. Bystry, Glen Ellyn, IL.

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UPCOMING SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS & BOOK SIGNINGS

Friday Nov. 16th, 2007
Hosts: Islamic Foundation North
12:15 p.m. & 1:15 p.m.
1751 O' Plaine Rd
Libertyville, IL, 60048
Free Event

Friday Nov. 16th, 2007
Hosts: Mosque Foundation
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Venue: 7260 W 93rd St, Bridgeview
The event is free and open to the public

Sat. Nov. 17th, 2007
Hosts: Islamic Cultural Center
6:30 p.m. Dinner and Lecture
Children: $15; Adults: $25
Venue: 1810 N. Pfingsten, Northbrook, IL 60062

Sunday. Nov. 18th, 2007
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Hosts: Co-sponsored by the American Friends Service Committee and the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum

Venue: Jane Addams Hull-House MuseumResidents' Dining Hall
800 S. Halsted St.
This event is free and open to the public.
Lunch will be provided

About Being Muslim

Being Muslim, gives an overview of key contemporary political and social issues affecting Muslims and the West. It was written for adults and young adults and is now gearing up for its third reprint. Based on Mr. Siddiqui's travels in Muslim lands and interviews with experts there and in the West, Being Muslim summarizes the impact of terrorism on Muslims and the West; explains how Islam is interwoven into the daily lives of ordinary Muslims, regardless of where they live; dissects Western discourse, especially the media's, on Islam and Muslims; and tackles all the controversial topics, from terrorism to the treatment of women in Islam. It ends with the hope that, despite the current misunderstandings and anger, there are reasons to expect a future of mutual understanding.

REVIEWS

The Los Angeles Times said in its review that Siddiqui “illustrates how political perversions have tragically colored the world's perceptions and treatment of the estimated 27 million Muslims living in Western nations.”

Dr. John L Esposito, Professor & Founding Director of the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, at Georgetown University, in Washington, D.C., wrote: "What a great read and on the mark.”

Edmonton Journal columnist Alan Kellogg wrote: “An antidote to Islamophobia: Part primer, part debunker, part cri de coeur, Haroon Siddiqui's book Being Muslim should be in every school library in this country.”

“It's an elegant, lovely book,” said Janice Gross Stein, Director, Munk Centre for International Studies, University of Toronto.

“A wise and informative book,” wrote Toronto Sun columnist Eric Margolis.

"Your excerpt makes me want to read the whole book. It is
graciously and clearly writen and is filled with balance and new
information to me." -- Eric Lax, American author

About Haroon Siddiqui

Mr. Haroon Siddiqui, acclaimed editor and columnist of Canada's largest circulation newspaper, the Toronto Star has been awarded the Order of Canada, the nation's highest civilian honor, for his journalistic contributions as well as for his volunteer work.

A voice of moderation and wisdom in the post-9/11 world, Siddiqui has a readership that includes people from many cultures and his work has been recognized as promoting understanding between them. His work can be read online as well at http://www.thestar.com/comment/columnists/94618 .

BEING MUSLIM

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Feedback from Readers

UPCOMING SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS & BOOK SIGNINGS

Haroon Siddiqui Online

About Being Muslim

REVIEWS

" Prayers are designed to raise God-consciousness five times a day, throughout one's life...."

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