Drawing on his personal experiences as a Muslim, Professor Lang discusses conflicts between faith and reason, obstacles in converting to Islam, ext...
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Jul 30, 2011
Nawal
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صعب علي اقيم هالكتاب
يحتاج مني ريفيو طويل.. راح اكتب عنه اكثر في دونتي ان شاء الله
لكن حابة اقول
شكرا دكتور جيفري.. شكرا على ٣٣٥ صفحة من المتعة والايمان والعقلانية والعواطف..
شكرا لانك تكتب كلام يخترقني..
يحتاج مني ريفيو طويل.. راح اكتب عنه اكثر في دونتي ان شاء الله
لكن حابة اقول
شكرا دكتور جيفري.. شكرا على ٣٣٥ صفحة من المتعة والايمان والعقلانية والعواطف..
شكرا لانك تكتب كلام يخترقني..
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Sep 11, 2011
Nawal
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One of the most interesting books I have read in a long time and to say this is a great book is an understatement to say the least!
Dr Jeffrey Lang takes the reader along this path as an american converted to Islam by discussing conflicts between faith and reason, difficulties associated with the decision to convert to Islam, extremism within some Muslim communities and future outlook for American Muslims.
The book presents Islam from a modern perspective in a heartfelt, ca More...
Dr Jeffrey Lang takes the reader along this path as an american converted to Islam by discussing conflicts between faith and reason, difficulties associated with the decision to convert to Islam, extremism within some Muslim communities and future outlook for American Muslims.
The book presents Islam from a modern perspective in a heartfelt, ca More...
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Feb 28, 2011
Shannen
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At first I was thinking that this book was leaning towards progressive Islam, but in the end I realized it was just about one man's journey to Islam, through the ups and downs that naturally come with it. I would recommend this book to both Muslims and non-Muslims.
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Feb 28, 2011
Salma
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Reading this book was a turning point in my life. I was not any longer the same person that I was before it. I was not any longer wishing I hadn't been, or wishing the wicked human race hadn't been. For the first time in my life, I felt how I was so lucky when I was chosen from nonexistence to be me, to be precisely as Salma...
I wrote those four lines of poetry-
Even nice angels could not but ask:
among all naught why man to be?
Lord answered them: It is man task More...
I wrote those four lines of poetry-
Even nice angels could not but ask:
among all naught why man to be?
Lord answered them: It is man task More...
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Aug 04, 2011
This book brings fresh perspectives in viewing and reviewing some of the most 'sensitive' questions regarding Islam. I find Dr. Lang's insights intriguing as well as thought-provoking as he challenges some of the most strongly held dogmas and beliefs of Qur'anic interpretations. Certainly his Western-style critique widens the dimension of religious discussions with loads of honest questions new converts may have in mind (and to this respect, current Muslims as well).
For Muslims, this book is cer More...
For Muslims, this book is cer More...
Jul 30, 2011
Thuraya
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بعض أفكار الكاتب أعجبتني، كما أعجبتني طريقة تفكيره التي أراها ضرورية لنشر الإسلام في أمريكا بالذات أنها صادرة من أمريكي مثله ..
لكن لي ملاحظة عليه .. صحيح أن بعض المسلمين متشددين في بعض الأفكار والمبادئ التي لم يذكرها القرآن بصراحة .. ولا أرى ضرورة الالتزام بها في أمريكا .. لكن ليس كل ما ذكره يدخل في هذا الباب .. بعض الأمور التي ذكرها أراها من الأمور الأساسية في الإسلام وإن كانت غريبة على المجتمع الأمريكي ..
من جانب آخر نقد المجتمعات الإسلامية .. أوافقه في النقد لكن لا أوافقه في أن يكو More...
لكن لي ملاحظة عليه .. صحيح أن بعض المسلمين متشددين في بعض الأفكار والمبادئ التي لم يذكرها القرآن بصراحة .. ولا أرى ضرورة الالتزام بها في أمريكا .. لكن ليس كل ما ذكره يدخل في هذا الباب .. بعض الأمور التي ذكرها أراها من الأمور الأساسية في الإسلام وإن كانت غريبة على المجتمع الأمريكي ..
من جانب آخر نقد المجتمعات الإسلامية .. أوافقه في النقد لكن لا أوافقه في أن يكو More...
Apr 07, 2011
Kim
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A Journey to Islam in America, the author attempting to share the American convert's experience of discovering Islam. During his fifteen years of being a university professor on college campuses across the United States, he has met many young Americans of Muslim heritage who avoid or even reject Islam, being unable to reconcile their inherited faith with their acquired Western outlook. One of the principle assumptions behind this book is that even though the American culture has alienated these
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Jul 30, 2011
Nora
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تعرض الكاتب للتساؤلات التي ترددت في ذهنه والصعوبات التي واجهها بداية إسلامه وكيف تمكّن من التغلّب عليها وعن وضع الجالية الإسلامية في أمريكا
يحتاج الكتاب إلى التركيز أثناء القراءة .. قرائتي للكتاب غيّرت من نظرتي للكثير من الأمور في مجال التعامل مع غير المسلمين رغم عدم اتفاقي مع الكاتب في بعض الأمور
يحتوي الكتاب معلومات مهمة وبخاصة لمن يتعامل مع غير المسلمين أو حديثي الإسلام More...
يحتاج الكتاب إلى التركيز أثناء القراءة .. قرائتي للكتاب غيّرت من نظرتي للكثير من الأمور في مجال التعامل مع غير المسلمين رغم عدم اتفاقي مع الكاتب في بعض الأمور
يحتوي الكتاب معلومات مهمة وبخاصة لمن يتعامل مع غير المسلمين أو حديثي الإسلام More...
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Feb 28, 2011
It helped me to accept Islam as my religion. That's all I can say.
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Feb 28, 2011
reabdimation
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I always lost my words in front of my five stars...
All that i can say.. if you ever, sumtimes, often, or even always.. arguing, asking, and re-arguing about our own religion.. get to find these one, and read..
Buat gue, buku ini bukan kategori buku ece-ece. Penulisnya, Jeffrey lang, profesor di bidang matematika, bener2 memaknai Islam secara mendalam, hingga ke aspek harakiyah (amazing, bukankah jeffrey lang adalah muallaf?). Ini juga bukan buku ala penulis mendadak-tercer More...
All that i can say.. if you ever, sumtimes, often, or even always.. arguing, asking, and re-arguing about our own religion.. get to find these one, and read..
Buat gue, buku ini bukan kategori buku ece-ece. Penulisnya, Jeffrey lang, profesor di bidang matematika, bener2 memaknai Islam secara mendalam, hingga ke aspek harakiyah (amazing, bukankah jeffrey lang adalah muallaf?). Ini juga bukan buku ala penulis mendadak-tercer More...
Jul 08, 2011
Juliana Es
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Reading this books is like as if I'm taking the journey to Islam alongside the author (not as an atheist, though). When stumbled upon some of his provoking thoughts, I had to take a detour for a while - out of curiosity - to research on the issues or topics that he argued in this book. I must say, the reading experience is a fulfilling one, and I love the fact that this book makes my reading list grows exponentially.
Jeffrey Lang was born a Christian, but somewhere in his life - just li More...
Jeffrey Lang was born a Christian, but somewhere in his life - just li More...
May 03, 2011
The book is heart touching, supplies a thoughtful sincere journey towards Islam in America. It sheds light on the paradoxical perceptions and attitudes that can face a new convert, and provides painstaking analysis...I highly recommend it
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Feb 28, 2011
Krazee
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This book is one of the most interesting books I have read in a long time. It is on par with 'Struggling to Surrender' (Dr. Lang's previous book). The logical approach to all arguments augmented with personal experiences that most can relate to but do not think about much simply makes this a book worth reading over and over again.
This book takes the reader along this path by discussing conflicts between faith and reason, difficulties associated with the decision to convert to Islam, obstru More...
This book takes the reader along this path by discussing conflicts between faith and reason, difficulties associated with the decision to convert to Islam, obstru More...
Jul 25, 2011
Norhasanin
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dibaca pd tahun 1999. perlu bersyukur krn ramai mencari agama sedangkan kita kekadang kufur nikmat dgn anugerahnya.
Feb 28, 2011
Abdyka
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Sekali lagi sebuah review yang ngambang dan tidak terarah.
buku ini diawali dengan sebuah kata pengantar yang membuat saya jatuh cinta dan berkata "yah, kamu bener Jeff"
saya selalu tertarik dengan matematika apalagi kalau guru besar matematika yang memaparkan pandangannya yang benar-benar baru tentang sebuah agama. bisakah sebuah agama dijelaskan dengan berpikir logis, struktural, data dan fakta dan tentu saja dengan keajaiban yang ada didalamnya.
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buku ini diawali dengan sebuah kata pengantar yang membuat saya jatuh cinta dan berkata "yah, kamu bener Jeff"
saya selalu tertarik dengan matematika apalagi kalau guru besar matematika yang memaparkan pandangannya yang benar-benar baru tentang sebuah agama. bisakah sebuah agama dijelaskan dengan berpikir logis, struktural, data dan fakta dan tentu saja dengan keajaiban yang ada didalamnya.
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Feb 28, 2011
Ellen
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I have a thirst for books by American converts to Islam. This is one of the better ones I've read. Not only does the author share his own journey to Islam, he also spends more than half of the book going over various beliefs and attitudes attributed to Muslims and analyzing them according to the Qur'an. The book also includes a discussion about how Muslims can help Islam to grow in America. I got a lot out of it and definitely recommend it for anyone who is interested in how Muslims think, what
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Feb 28, 2011
Eri
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Jeffrey's idea about being critical has been given example by the angels when they asked Allah why He still insist to create human although some of them would destroy the environment (earth) and killing each other. The angels are described to be the most obedient, however based on those point of view, that doesn't mean we could not be critical and give constructive critics to others who have higher social status nor upper level of economy or whatsoever.
Thus, I believe, Jeffrey wanted to em More...
Thus, I believe, Jeffrey wanted to em More...
Feb 28, 2011
Mirsa
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I've read this book in bhs indonesia edition, bahkan malaikatpun bertanya. And i also hv read the others books of jeffry lang: struggling to surrender (berjuang untuk berserah) and call for help (dlm bhs indonesia jd 2 buku: aku beriman maka aku bertanya dan aku menggugat maka aku kian beriman). And i think it's very inspired me and change my mind about the american people. Orang yg paling baik di sisi Alloh adalah yg paling taqwa. Mari lebih banyak belajar ttg islam dan hilangkan prasangka buru
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Feb 28, 2011
Mariam
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I am not good at writing reviews but this book is pushing me to do so. I loved this book. I don't know from where to start , but this book touched me in diffrent ways, spirtiual, logical and intellectual. Each chapter can be a book by itself.
Even the pure angels asked why to create a human, so who can prohibit asking and wondering or force us to accept ideas as it is.
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Thank you Dr.Lang, I really wish that the muslim community can have more people like you.
Even the pure angels asked why to create a human, so who can prohibit asking and wondering or force us to accept ideas as it is.
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Thank you Dr.Lang, I really wish that the muslim community can have more people like you.
Oct 16, 2011
Fatima
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I'll write a detailed review as soon as I have some free time, inshalla.
Feb 28, 2011
Afifah
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This book is very good not only for people who are converting to islam, The book tells us about reasons and reality, Which related to the basic faith of islam. His spiritual experience and logical thoughts made us recontemplate about our faith and actions.
i really like this book and consider one of the best book i've read. and still reading for his other book.
i really like this book and consider one of the best book i've read. and still reading for his other book.
Jun 22, 2011
Shindry
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Buku ini berisi kisah perjalanan spiritual Jeffrey Lang hingga memeluk Islam. Dia terispirasi oleh Al-Qur'an.
Al-Quran memang kitab sepanjang masa. Namun kini banyak orang Islam yang buta terhadap Al-Qur'an. Sungguh disayangkan....
Al-Quran memang kitab sepanjang masa. Namun kini banyak orang Islam yang buta terhadap Al-Qur'an. Sungguh disayangkan....
Feb 28, 2011
Agar muslim berani mengasah keimanannya dengan pertanyaan-pertanyaan yang jawabannya ada di Al quran. Menggugat terlalu arab nya Islam dan mencoba memilah mana keimanan islam mana yang berupa kebudayaan arab.
Feb 28, 2011
an amazing one.Worth reading, I have the honor to read his three books and looking for his upcoming works inchaAllah.
I've learned a lot from you Dr.Jeffrey and inchaAllah we will meet one day.
I've learned a lot from you Dr.Jeffrey and inchaAllah we will meet one day.
Mar 17, 2011
Seingat aku beli buku ini di BBM nya Depdiknas dan sampe saat ini belum sempat kubaca... :(
Feb 28, 2011
Irzam
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Thanks to my teacher at UI, Mr. Widjanarto (Pak Wid), who points me to this very good book.
