Does the Qur'an (Koran) Really Say That?: Truths and Misconceptions About Islam

by Naqi Elmi

Islam is one of the largest religions in the world, yet it is also one of the most misunderstood-especially in the West. Particularly since 9/11, critics of Islam have attacked the faith and attributed violence by extremists to its holy book, the Qur'an. This leaves many people with questions about How could a so-called religion of peace advocate violence? What does Islam truly say about violence, war, and peace? And how much of what the critics and the extremists claim is true? Does the Qur'an (Koran) Really Say That? attempts to answer such questions by addressing some of the myths, misrepresentations, and misunderstandings often propagated by critics who assert themselves as experts on the faith. Interestingly, this includes extremists who claim to be experts on the faith as well. Author Naqi Elmi offers an analytical and balanced approach in explaining and addressing topics especially related to Islam and issues of peace and violence. To transcend the many misconceptions about Islam, there must be mutual understanding-for we do not have a clash of civilizations, but rather a clash of perceptions. Therefore, for peaceful coexistence, there is a greater need to understand world religions objectively and to explore common ground so we may promote solidarity and world peace.

264 pages, Paperback

Published May 3, 2019

Reviews

[RJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Elmi does an absolutely incredible job of sharing the truths about Islam with his expert interpretation of the Qur’an. The book gives an excellent portrayal of the religion while successfully responding to misrepresentations of Islam by not only its critics, but also of extremists. The book is formatted in such a way that is very easy to navigate through and understand specific arguments in depth. A must read for anyone who has an opinion of Islam or Muslims!