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Virgins? What Virgins?: And Other Essays
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In This Wideranging Collection Of Insightful, Controversial, And Oftenwitty Essays, The Renowned Author Of Why I Am Not A Muslim Has Created A Representative Selection Of His Best Work On The Koran And Various Problems Posed By The Interaction Of Islam With The West. The Title Of The Collection Comes From An Article That Originally Appeared In The London Guardian On Recent Textual Studies Of The Koran. This Research Suggests That, Contrary To A Longstanding Muslim Belief About The Afterlife, A Harem Of Beautiful Virgins May Not Be Waiting For The Faithful Male Departed In Heaven. For The Many Readers Of His Books Who Have Wondered About His Background, The Author Begins With A Charming Personal Sketch About His Upbringing In England And His Unabashed Anglophilia. A Section On Koranic Criticism Includes Excerpts From Two Of His Books, What The Koran Really Says And Which Koran? No Stranger To Controversy And Polemics, The Author Devotes Two Sections To Articles That Consider The Totalitarian Nature Of Contemporary Political Islam And Explore The Potential For An Islamic Reformation Comparable To The Protestant Reformation In The West. The Concluding Section Is Composed Of Ibn Warraq'S Journalism, Including A Critique Of Reputed Muslim Reformer Tariq Ramadan, A Defense Of Western Culture (Why The West Is Best), An Article About The Danish Cartoons That Provoked Widespread Muslim Outrage, And Even A Commentary On Heavy Metal Music In A Muslim Setting. This Thoughtful, Engaging Collection On Diverse Topics Will Interest Both Longtime Readers Of Ibn Warraq And Those New To His Work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Virgins? What Virgins?: And Other Essays'? A: 'Virgins? What Virgins?' features a collection of essays by Ibn Warraq that explore the interaction between Islam and the West, touching on themes such as Koranic criticism, political Islam, and cultural commentary.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Virgins? What Virgins?: And Other Essays' is Ibn Warraq, a renowned writer known for his critical views on Islam and his exploration of religious themes.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Virgins? What Virgins?: And Other Essays' contains a total of 544 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on April 27, 2010.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is in good condition.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: This edition of the book is paperback.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, this edition of 'Virgins? What Virgins?: And Other Essays' is illustrated.
- Q: What topics are covered in the essays? A: The essays cover a range of topics, including Koranic analysis, the nature of contemporary political Islam, and cultural critiques related to Western society.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers new to Ibn Warraq's work? A: Yes, the collection is designed to engage both longtime readers and those new to Ibn Warraq's essays.
- Q: Are there any personal insights from the author in this collection? A: Yes, the author includes personal reflections about his upbringing and perspectives on his cultural identity.