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Kareem Abdul Jabar, Louis Farrakhan, the former H. Rap Brown, and dozens of other American Muslims, Black and white, relate their experiences of Islam, reflecting the variety and richness of the faith, the world's fastest growing religion
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To some, jihad means holy war, but the true meaning, according to the author, is struggle or striving, either outwardly or for inner peace. Barboza, a journalist, introduces this set of interviews with American Muslims by writing about his own conversion to the faith. The interviewees are diverse a young feminist, a recent college graduate, an ex-hippie, a former government official, a Native American, and others. An illuminating work which should quell some fears and increase understanding. Includes a glossary and a listing of the 99 names of Allah. No bibliography (though there are some references to other works in notes). No index. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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