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Desperately Seeking Paradise: Journeys of a Sceptical Muslim by Ziauddin Sardar
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Desperately Seeking Paradise: Journeys of a Sceptical Muslim

by Ziauddin Sardar

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Granta UK (2005), Paperback, 354 pages

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Gives an account of a devoted Muslim who rejects western cultural imperialism without demonising us. And who questions and rejects the different cul-de-sacs that the Muslim community has gone down in that struggle. He wants an Islam that champions social justice and ethical practices for all and has a tolerance for its diversity.We follow his struggles over 30 years to find a spiritual path that allows for his goals. His failures reflect his bravery and courage. Have you questioned and championed similar values for your faith and political visions? He reminds me of the Christians associated with the sea of faith movement who attempt a similar transformation and meet similar reactions. See the below link for more information

http://www.sofn.org.uk/

It also gives some insight of the variety and richness of the Muslim cultures. Oh and its funny! ( )
  ablueidol | Feb 12, 2007 |
Eeeew.
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  kaledrina | Jan 9, 2007 |
An excellent spiritual autobiography by a British Muslim intellectual who gives a sharp, yet sympathetic critique of various Islamic groups and of the Western reaction to them. ( )
  lizw | Apr 11, 2006 |
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Raised in Pakistan, Ziauddin Sardar learned the Koran at his mother’s knee. As a young student in London, he embarked on a quest to grasp the meaning and contemporary relevance of his religion and, hopefully, to find “paradise.” After experimenting with the mystical branch of Islam, Sufism, and with classical Islam, he set off on extensive travels through the Muslim world. Along the way, he came to accept that he might never reach paradise, realizing that it’s the journey that’s important. At a time when the Western view of Islam is so often distorted and over-simplified, Desperately Seeking Paradise is essential reading.

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