Muslims Next Door: Uncovering Myths and Creating Friendships

This insider s view of how North American Muslims think and live goes beyond false stereotypes and provides practical suggestions on how to establish friendships that can point to Christ. Since September 11, 2001, Americans are more curious about the followers of Islam. We can no longer afford to be ignorant of such an influential and historical world religion. Muslims Next Door dispels commonly held myths and helps readers to better understand how Muslims think. Author Shirin Taber comes from a multicultural background and has lived in Iran, France, and Turkey, and now in the United States. Stories of her experiences as well as from interviews with Muslims help readers understand the human side of Islam. Each chapter contains questions for reflection to use in group settings. The book also includes a glossary of Islamic terms."

Author: Shirin Taber
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 08/29/2004
Pages: 144
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.28lbs
Size: 8.08h x 5.40w x 0.39d
ISBN: 9780310255642

Review Citation(s):
Charisma & Christian Life 11/01/2004 pg. 86
CBA Retailers 11/01/2004 pg. 35

About the Author
Taber, Shirin: - Shirin Taber comes from a multicultural background, with an Iranian father and American mother. Fluent in English, French, and Persian, she served for eight years as a university chaplain in Europe and the Middle East. She and her husband direct international media projects, including the Damah Film Festival, which explores spiritual experience in film. Taber has also authored two multicultural novels, AmericanEyes and Aysha, which show how ethnicity impacts spirituality and relationships.

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