A fascinating accessible introduction to Islam from the #1 New York Times bestselling author
of Zealot and host of Believer FINALIST FOR THE GUARDIAN FIRST BOOK AWARD In No god but God
internationally acclaimed scholar Reza Aslan explains Islam-the origins and evolution of the
faith-in all its beauty and complexity. This updated edition addresses the events of the past
decade analyzing how they have influenced Islam's position in modern culture. Aslan explores
what the popular demonstrations pushing for democracy in the Middle East mean for the future of
Islam in the region how the Internet and social media have affected Islam's evolution and how
the war on terror has altered the geopolitical balance of power in the Middle East. He also
provides an update on the contemporary Muslim women's movement a discussion of the controversy
over veiling in Europe an in-depth history of Jihadism and a look at how Muslims living in
North America and Europe are changing the face of Islam. Timely and persuasive No god but God
is an elegantly written account that explains this magnificent yet misunderstood faith. Praise
for No god but God Grippingly narrated and thoughtfully examined . . . a literate accessible
introduction to Islam.-The New York Times [Reza] Aslan offers an invaluable introduction to the
forces that have shaped Islam [in this] eloquent erudite paean to Islam in all of its
complicated glory.-Los Angeles Times Book Review Wise and passionate . . . an incisive
scholarly primer in Muslim history and an engaging personal exploration.-The New York Times
Book Review Acutely perceptive . . . For many troubled Muslims this book will feel like a
revelation an opening up of knowledge too long buried.-The Independent (U.K.) Thoroughly
engaging and excellently written . . . While [Aslan] might claim to be a mere scholar of the
Islamic Reformation he is also one of its most articulate advocates.-The Oregonian
