The Wrong Kind of Muslim: An Untold Story of Persecution & Perseverance
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| Rating | : | 4.38 (720 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 098939770X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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Rashid received his Bachelors Degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Richmond School of Law. He interviews regularly on Huff Post Live, NBC, CBS, NPR, BBC World, New York Times, Richmond Times-Dispatch, Pittsburg Post-Gazette, among numerous media outlets. . He is a lawyer by profession. is an internationally recognized voice on human rights and religious freedom. He also frequently lectures at houses of worship and universities nationally and internationally including Princeton, Berkeley, Barry, Howard Law, and Richmond Law. CNN calls him, “…an effective source on a wide rang
A VOICE OF REASON WE NEED TO HEAR! rich brandt This is a book that reads like a good novel--but in this case the characters and events are real. You find yourself compelled to turn the page out of sheer suspense, as if you are reading a fictional thriller. The writer has a warm, witty, yet intelligent style that is at once personal and universal. It is the story of a family, and a particular community of faith, but it has implicat. "Must read!!" according to Neveen. I rarely read non-fiction, and as a Muslim read this not knowing what to expect. This was a true page turner in every sense of the word. Qasim's writing style pulled me in from the first sentence, and the stories he tells had me gasping the entire time. As an American Sunni Muslim, I am completely ignorant of not only the Ahmadi Islamic Community, but the persecution that they endure.. Joe E. Ankus said A must read!. I am proud to say that, as an American, who also is Jewish, this book will move mountains, shatter stereotypes and hopefully do its part to cure the cancer that is Islamophobia. The author gives not only his heart, but his soul, to the text weaving life experiences with historical truths to inspire a world of love, hope and blessing for all. He is a gifted writer who has made it a poi
It educates and motivates its readers, whether in the East or in the West, on how to overcome ignorance and extremism peacefully—even in the face of bitter persecution." President & CEO, Silicon Valley Education Foundation, MUHAMMED AHMAD CHAUDHRY, Leading Education Advocate "In one word, heroic." USA President Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association, DR. A harrowing yet hopeful story of modern-day religious persecution." - Kirkus Reviews. It tells the story of growing religious intolerance in Pakistan, a nation profoundly important to American security, where the acceptable bounds of faith have become ever tighter in recent years. BILAL RANA, MuslimYouth . The Wrong Kind of Muslim is the Recipient of the Kirkus Star, Awarded to Books of Exceptional Merit “In his adopted home of America, Qasim Rashid has experienced stereotyping and discrimination as a Pakistani-born Muslim. Rashid exposes the horrifying truth about growing radicalism in Pakistan and its impact on Western security. Rashid’s heartfelt story compels admiration for him and a deeper appreciation for America’s guarantee of religious freedom.” The Honorable TIM KAINE, United States Senator “The Wrong Kind of Muslim is a significant and alarming book. The Wrong Kind of Muslim is a call to unite those of all faiths and of no faith in the struggle for universal freedom of conscience. Often risking his life, Qasim Rashid journeys into the heart of that terrorism to unearth
is an internationally recognized voice on human rights and religious freedom. He is a lawyer by profession. CNN calls him, “…an effective source on a wide range of religious issues” and The Huffington Post adds, “Qasim offers insightful commentary on issues Muslims in America face.&r