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- If Oceans Were Ink
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- If Oceans Were Ink
- ISBN-10
- 0805098194
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- 9780805098198
- ISBN
- 9780805098198
- Release Date
- 04/07/2015
- Release Year
- 2015
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- Book Title
- IF Oceans Were Ink
- Item Length
- 8.1in
- Publisher
- Holt & Company, Henry
- Publication Year
- 2015
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- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.9in
- Genre
- Biography & Autobiography, Religion
- Topic
- Personal Memoirs, Islam / General
- Item Width
- 5.5in
- Item Weight
- 10.2 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 352 Pages
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PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST - NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST - Named A Best Book of the Year by The Washington Post and The Denver Post - P raised by Fareed Zakaria as "intelligent, compassionate, and revealing," a powerful journey to help bridge one of the greatest divides shaping our world today. If the Oceans Were Ink is Carla Power's eye-opening story of how she and her longtime friend Sheikh Mohammad Akram Nadwi found a way to confront ugly stereotypes and persistent misperceptions that were cleaving their communities. Their friendship-between a secular American and a madrasa-trained sheikh-had always seemed unlikely, but now they were frustrated and bewildered by the battles being fought in their names. Both knew that a close look at the Quran would reveal a faith that preached peace and not mass murder; respect for women and not oppression. And so they embarked on a yearlong journey through the controversial text. A journalist who grew up in the Midwest and the Middle East, Power offers her unique vantage point on the Quran's most provocative verses as she debates with Akram at cafes, family gatherings, and packed lecture halls, conversations filled with both good humor and powerful insights. Their story takes them to madrasas in India and pilgrimage sites in Mecca, as they encounter politicians and jihadis, feminist activists and conservative scholars. Armed with a new understanding of each other's worldviews, Power and Akram offer eye-opening perspectives, destroy long-held myths, and reveal startling connections between worlds that have seemed hopelessly divided for far too long. Praise for If the Oceans Were Ink "A vibrant tale of a friendship.... If the Oceans Were Ink is a welcome and nuanced look at Islam and] goes a long way toward combating the dehumanizing stereotypes of Muslims that are all too common.... If the Oceans Were Ink should be mandatory reading for the 52 percent of Americans who admit to not knowing enough about Muslims."-- The Washington Post "Journalist Power writes about her year studying the Quran with a Muslim scholar she befriended while working at a think tank in London. For some, this will be a strong introduction to Islam. To others, it's fodder for discussion on the Sheikh's views, how Westerners (such as Power) interpret those views and the interplay of culture and religion." -- The Denver Post "For all those who wonder what Islam says about war and peace, men and women, Jews and gentiles, this is the book to read. It is a conversation among well-meaning friends--intelligent, compassionate, and revealing--the kind that needs to be taking place around the world."-- Fareed Zakaria, author of The Post-American World "Carla Power's intimate portrait of the Quran, told with nuance and great elegance, captures the extraordinary, living debate over the Muslim holy book's very essence. A spirited, compelling read."-- Azadeh Moaveni, author of Lipstick Jihad "An inspiring story of two people] from different worlds who refuse to let religious and cultural differences, prejudice, and ignorance get in the way of their friendship, If the Oceans Were Ink is as thought-provoking as it is elegantly written. It takes a difficult, highly charged topic and puts it into terms that are not only understandable and eye-opening, but beautiful."-- Bustle (11 Beautifully Written Memoirs by Women) "Unique, masterful, and deeply engaging. Carla Power takes the reader on an extraordinary journey in interfaith understanding as she debates and discovers the Quran's message, meaning, and values on peace and violence, gender and veiling, religious pluralism and tolerance."-- John L. Esposito, U
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Holt & Company, Henry
ISBN-10
0805098194
ISBN-13
9780805098198
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201588581
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Book Title
IF Oceans Were Ink
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Personal Memoirs, Islam / General
Publication Year
2015
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Religion
Number of Pages
352 Pages
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Item Length
8.1in
Item Height
0.9in
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
10.2 Oz
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A vibrant tale of a friendship.... If the Oceans Were Ink is a welcome and nuanced look at Islam [and] goes a long way toward combating the dehumanizing stereotypes of Muslims that are all too common.... If the Oceans Were Ink should be mandatory reading for the 52 percent of Americans who admit to not knowing enough about Muslims., "Carla Power's intimate portrait of the Quran, told with nuance and great elegance, captures the extraordinary, living debate over the Muslim holy book's very essence. A spirited, compelling read that will take you on a journey through debates that are at the core of the Islamic world's grappling on what it means to be a contemporary Muslim."-Azadeh Moaveni, author of Lipstick Jihad, "Lively … Intelligent and exceptionally informative."- Kirkus Reviews "A former foreign correspondent for Newsweek raised partly in the Middle East and boasting a graduate degree in Middle Eastern studies from Oxford, Power spent a year reading the Quran with a longtime friend, Sheikh Mohammad Akram Nadwi. Their experience led them beyond stereotypes to a constructive understanding for the text's call for peace and equality. Great for book clubs."- Library Journal "Carla Power's intimate portrait of the Quran, told with nuance and great elegance, captures the extraordinary, living debate over the Muslim holy book's very essence. A spirited, compelling read."-Azadeh Moaveni, author of Lipstick Jihad "For all those who wonder what Islam says about war and peace, men and women, Jews and gentiles, this is the book to read. It is a conversation among well-meaning friends-intelligent, compassionate, and revealing-the kind that needs to be taking place around the world."-Fareed Zakaria, author of The Post-American World "Unique, masterful, and deeply engaging. Carla Power takes the reader on an extraordinary journey in interfaith understanding as she debates and discovers the Quran's message, meaning, and values on peace and violence, gender and veiling, religious pluralism and tolerance."-John L. Esposito, University Professor and Professor of Islamic Studies, Georgetown University, and author of The Future of Islam "A thoughtful, provocative, intelligent book."-Diana Abu-Jaber, author of Birds Of Paradise and The Language of Baklava " If the Oceans Were Ink opens a door to the power of the Quran's lyrical and complex prose to inspire, comfort, and ignite hearts everywhere. A must read for anyone wishing to understand a global community's central spiritual source."-Dalia Mogahed, Director of Research, The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, and co-author of Who Speaks for Islam? "There are many intriguing books that trace the encounter of Westerners with Muslims from traditional backgrounds. Some of these books are love stories, others are clashes. Carla Power's If the Oceans Were Ink is something more radical, magical, and much more relevant: a religious encounter mediated through a gentle friendship, one that is committed to a dialogue and a search for truth. In a world characterized by so much tension and polemic, Power offers what might be our best hope for a better tomorrow: an intelligent friendship. Most enthusiastically recommended."-Omid Safi, Director, Duke Islamic Studies Center, "Carla Power's intimate portrait of the Quran, told with nuance and great elegance, captures the extraordinary, living debate over the Muslim holy book's very essence. A spirited, compelling read that will take you on a journey through debates that are at the core of the Islamic world's grappling on what it means to be a contemporary Muslim."-Azadeh Moaveni, author of Lipstick Jihad "Unique, masterful, and deeply engaging. Carla Power takes the reader on an extraordinary journey in interfaith understanding as she debates and discovers the Quran's message, meaning, and values on peace and violence, gender and veiling, religious pluralism and tolerance."-John L. Esposito, University Professor and Professor of Islamic Studies, Georgetown University, and author of The Future of Islam "A thoughtful, provocative, intelligent book."-Diana Abu-Jaber, author of Birds Of Paradise and The Language of Baklava, "Carla Power's intimate portrait of the Quran, told with nuance and great elegance, captures the extraordinary, living debate over the Muslim holy book's very essence. A spirited, compelling read."-Azadeh Moaveni, author of Lipstick Jihad "Unique, masterful, and deeply engaging. Carla Power takes the reader on an extraordinary journey in interfaith understanding as she debates and discovers the Quran's message, meaning, and values on peace and violence, gender and veiling, religious pluralism and tolerance."-John L. Esposito, University Professor and Professor of Islamic Studies, Georgetown University, and author of The Future of Islam "A thoughtful, provocative, intelligent book."-Diana Abu-Jaber, author of Birds Of Paradise and The Language of Baklava " If the Oceans Were Ink opens a door to the power of the Quran's lyrical and complex prose to inspire, comfort, and ignite hearts everywhere. A must read for anyone wishing to understand a global community's central spiritual source."-Dalia Mogahed, Director of Research, The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, and co-author of Who Speaks for Islam? "A former foreign correspondent for Newsweek raised partly in the Middle East and boasting a graduate degree in Middle Eastern studies from Oxford, Power spent a year reading the Quran with a longtime friend, Sheikh Mohammad Akram Nadwi. Their experience led them beyond stereotypes to a constructive understanding for the text's call for peace and equality. Great for book clubs."- Library Journal, LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD Named One of the 10 Titles to Pick Up Now by O, the Oprah Magazine "A vibrant tale of a friendship.... If the Oceans Were Ink is a welcome and nuanced look at Islam [and] goes a long way toward combating the dehumanizing stereotypes of Muslims that are all too common.... If the Oceans Were Ink should be mandatory reading for the 52 percent of Americans who admit to not knowing enough about Muslims." -- The Washington Post "For all those who wonder what Islam says about war and peace, men and women, Jews and gentiles, this is the book to read. It is a conversation among well-meaning friends--intelligent, compassionate, and revealing--the kind that needs to be taking place around the world." -- Fareed Zakaria , author of The Post-American World "[Carla Power and Sheikh Mohammad Akram Nadwi''s] conversations break down stereotypes.... Power displays the diversity and intellectual richness of the practicing Muslim world, and shows how much we have to gain from mutual understanding." -- Shelf Awareness "Carla Power''s intimate portrait of the Quran, told with nuance and great elegance, captures the extraordinary, living debate over the Muslim holy book''s very essence. A spirited, compelling read." -- Azadeh Moaveni , author of Lipstick Jihad "Engaging ... Together [Carla Power and the Sheikh] explore ... the significance of veiling and unveiling, the struggle against unjust rulers and jihad, and contemporary wars. Power''s narrative offers an accessible and enlightening route into a topic fraught with misunderstanding." -- Publishers Weekly "Unique, masterful, and deeply engaging. Carla Power takes the reader on an extraordinary journey in interfaith understanding as she debates and discovers the Quran''s message, meaning, and values on peace and violence, gender and veiling, religious pluralism and tolerance." -- John L. Esposito , University Professor and Professor of Islamic Studies, Georgetown University, and author of The Future of Islam "Lively ... Intelligent and exceptionally informative." -- Kirkus Reviews "A thoughtful, provocative, intelligent book." -- Diana Abu-Jaber , author of Birds Of Paradise and The Language of Baklava "Their yearlong debates on issues ranging from the veiling of women to calls for fatwas challenged their own understandings of religion, culture, politics, and friendship and offer powerful new insights into Islam." -- Booklist " If the Oceans Were Ink opens a door to the power of the Quran''s lyrical and complex prose to inspire, comfort, and ignite hearts everywhere. A must read for anyone wishing to understand a global community''s central spiritual source." -- Dalia Mogahed , Director of Research, The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, and co-author of Who Speaks for Islam? "A former foreign correspondent for Newsweek raised partly in the Middle East and boasting a graduate degree in Middle Eastern studies from Oxford, Power spent a year reading the Quran with a longtime friend, Sheikh Mohammad Akram Nadwi. Their experience led them beyond stereotypes to a constructive understanding for the text''s call for peace and equality. Great for book clubs." -- Library Journal "There are many intriguing books that trace the encounter of Westerners with Muslims from traditional backgrounds. Some of these books are love stories, others are clashes. Carla Power''s If the Oceans Were Ink is something more radical, magical, and much more relevant: a religious encounter mediated through a gentle friendship, one that is committed to a dialogue and a search for truth. In a world characterized by so much tension and polemic, Power offers what might be our best hope for a better tomorrow: an intelligent friendship. Most enthusiastically recommended." -- Omid Safi , Director, Duke Islamic Studies Center, "Engaging … Together [Carla Power and the Sheikh] explore … the significance of veiling and unveiling, the struggle against unjust rulers and jihad, and contemporary wars. Power's narrative offers an accessible and enlightening route into a topic fraught with misunderstanding."- Publishers Weekly "Lively … Intelligent and exceptionally informative."- Kirkus Reviews "A former foreign correspondent for Newsweek raised partly in the Middle East and boasting a graduate degree in Middle Eastern studies from Oxford, Power spent a year reading the Quran with a longtime friend, Sheikh Mohammad Akram Nadwi. Their experience led them beyond stereotypes to a constructive understanding for the text's call for peace and equality. Great for book clubs."- Library Journal "Carla Power's intimate portrait of the Quran, told with nuance and great elegance, captures the extraordinary, living debate over the Muslim holy book's very essence. A spirited, compelling read."-Azadeh Moaveni, author of Lipstick Jihad "For all those who wonder what Islam says about war and peace, men and women, Jews and gentiles, this is the book to read. It is a conversation among well-meaning friends-intelligent, compassionate, and revealing-the kind that needs to be taking place around the world."-Fareed Zakaria, author of The Post-American World "Unique, masterful, and deeply engaging. Carla Power takes the reader on an extraordinary journey in interfaith understanding as she debates and discovers the Quran's message, meaning, and values on peace and violence, gender and veiling, religious pluralism and tolerance."-John L. Esposito, University Professor and Professor of Islamic Studies, Georgetown University, and author of The Future of Islam "A thoughtful, provocative, intelligent book."-Diana Abu-Jaber, author of Birds Of Paradise and The Language of Baklava " If the Oceans Were Ink opens a door to the power of the Quran's lyrical and complex prose to inspire, comfort, and ignite hearts everywhere. A must read for anyone wishing to understand a global community's central spiritual source."-Dalia Mogahed, Director of Research, The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, and co-author of Who Speaks for Islam? "There are many intriguing books that trace the encounter of Westerners with Muslims from traditional backgrounds. Some of these books are love stories, others are clashes. Carla Power's If the Oceans Were Ink is something more radical, magical, and much more relevant: a religious encounter mediated through a gentle friendship, one that is committed to a dialogue and a search for truth. In a world characterized by so much tension and polemic, Power offers what might be our best hope for a better tomorrow: an intelligent friendship. Most enthusiastically recommended."-Omid Safi, Director, Duke Islamic Studies Center, "Carla Power's intimate portrait of the Quran, told with nuance and great elegance, captures the extraordinary, living debate over the Muslim holy book's very essence. A spirited, compelling read."-Azadeh Moaveni, author of Lipstick Jihad "Unique, masterful, and deeply engaging. Carla Power takes the reader on an extraordinary journey in interfaith understanding as she debates and discovers the Quran's message, meaning, and values on peace and violence, gender and veiling, religious pluralism and tolerance."-John L. Esposito, University Professor and Professor of Islamic Studies, Georgetown University, and author of The Future of Islam "A thoughtful, provocative, intelligent book."-Diana Abu-Jaber, author of Birds Of Paradise and The Language of Baklava " If the Oceans Were Ink opens a door to the power of the Quran's lyrical and complex prose to inspire, comfort, and ignite hearts everywhere. A must read for anyone wishing to understand a global community's central spiritual source."-Dalia Mogahed, Director of Research, The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, and co-author of Who Speaks for Islam?, [Carla Power and Sheikh Mohammad Akram Nadwi's] conversations break down stereotypes.... Power displays the diversity and intellectual richness of the practicing Muslim world, and shows how much we have to gain from mutual understanding., Engaging … Together [Carla Power and the Sheikh] explore … the significance of veiling and unveiling, the struggle against unjust rulers and jihad, and contemporary wars. Power's narrative offers an accessible and enlightening route into a topic fraught with misunderstanding., Engaging ... Together [Carla Power and the Sheikh] explore ... the significance of veiling and unveiling, the struggle against unjust rulers and jihad, and contemporary wars. Power's narrative offers an accessible and enlightening route into a topic fraught with misunderstanding., "Carla Power's intimate portrait of the Quran, told with nuance and great elegance, captures the extraordinary, living debate over the Muslim holy book's very essence. A spirited, compelling read."-Azadeh Moaveni, author of Lipstick Jihad "Unique, masterful, and deeply engaging. Carla Power takes the reader on an extraordinary journey in interfaith understanding as she debates and discovers the Quran's message, meaning, and values on peace and violence, gender and veiling, religious pluralism and tolerance."-John L. Esposito, University Professor and Professor of Islamic Studies, Georgetown University, and author of The Future of Islam "A thoughtful, provocative, intelligent book."-Diana Abu-Jaber, author of Birds Of Paradise and The Language of Baklava " If the Oceans Were Ink opens a door to the power of the Quran's lyrical and complex prose to inspire, comfort, and ignite hearts everywhere. A must read for anyone wishing to understand a global community's central spiritual source."-Dalia Mogahed, Director of Research, The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, and co-author of Who Speaks for Islam? "There are many intriguing books that trace the encounter of Westerners with Muslims from traditional backgrounds. Some of these books are love stories, others are clashes. Carla Power's If the Oceans Were Ink is something more radical, magical, and much more relevant: a religious encounter mediated through a gentle friendship, one that is committed to a dialogue and a search for truth. In a world characterized by so much tension and polemic, Power offers what might be our best hope for a better tomorrow: an intelligent friendship. Most enthusiastically recommended."-Omid Safi, Director, Duke Islamic Studies Center "A former foreign correspondent for Newsweek raised partly in the Middle East and boasting a graduate degree in Middle Eastern studies from Oxford, Power spent a year reading the Quran with a longtime friend, Sheikh Mohammad Akram Nadwi. Their experience led them beyond stereotypes to a constructive understanding for the text's call for peace and equality. Great for book clubs."- Library Journal, Longlisted for the 2015 National Book Award for Nonfiction Named One of the 10 Titles to Pick Up Now by O, the Oprah Magazine "A vibrant tale of a friendship.... If the Oceans Were Ink is a welcome and nuanced look at Islam [and] goes a long way toward combating the dehumanizing stereotypes of Muslims that are all too common.... If the Oceans Were Ink should be mandatory reading for the 52 percent of Americans who admit to not knowing enough about Muslims." -- The Washington Post "For all those who wonder what Islam says about war and peace, men and women, Jews and gentiles, this is the book to read. It is a conversation among well-meaning friends--intelligent, compassionate, and revealing--the kind that needs to be taking place around the world." -- Fareed Zakaria , author of The Post-American World "[Carla Power and Sheikh Mohammad Akram Nadwi''s] conversations break down stereotypes.... Power displays the diversity and intellectual richness of the practicing Muslim world, and shows how much we have to gain from mutual understanding." -- Shelf Awareness "Carla Power''s intimate portrait of the Quran, told with nuance and great elegance, captures the extraordinary, living debate over the Muslim holy book''s very essence. A spirited, compelling read." -- Azadeh Moaveni , author of Lipstick Jihad "Engaging ... Together [Carla Power and the Sheikh] explore ... the significance of veiling and unveiling, the struggle against unjust rulers and jihad, and contemporary wars. Power''s narrative offers an accessible and enlightening route into a topic fraught with misunderstanding." -- Publishers Weekly "Unique, masterful, and deeply engaging. Carla Power takes the reader on an extraordinary journey in interfaith understanding as she debates and discovers the Quran''s message, meaning, and values on peace and violence, gender and veiling, religious pluralism and tolerance." -- John L. Esposito , University Professor and Professor of Islamic Studies, Georgetown University, and author of The Future of Islam "Lively ... Intelligent and exceptionally informative." -- Kirkus Reviews "A thoughtful, provocative, intelligent book." -- Diana Abu-Jaber , author of Birds Of Paradise and The Language of Baklava "Their yearlong debates on issues ranging from the veiling of women to calls for fatwas challenged their own understandings of religion, culture, politics, and friendship and offer powerful new insights into Islam." -- Booklist " If the Oceans Were Ink opens a door to the power of the Quran''s lyrical and complex prose to inspire, comfort, and ignite hearts everywhere. A must read for anyone wishing to understand a global community''s central spiritual source." -- Dalia Mogahed , Director of Research, The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, and co-author of Who Speaks for Islam? "A former foreign correspondent for Newsweek raised partly in the Middle East and boasting a graduate degree in Middle Eastern studies from Oxford, Power spent a year reading the Quran with a longtime friend, Sheikh Mohammad Akram Nadwi. Their experience led them beyond stereotypes to a constructive understanding for the text''s call for peace and equality. Great for book clubs." -- Library Journal "There are many intriguing books that trace the encounter of Westerners with Muslims from traditional backgrounds. Some of these books are love stories, others are clashes. Carla Power''s If the Oceans Were Ink is something more radical, magical, and much more relevant: a religious encounter mediated through a gentle friendship, one that is committed to a dialogue and a search for truth. In a world characterized by so much tension and polemic, Power offers what might be our best hope for a better tomorrow: an intelligent friendship. Most enthusiastically recommended." -- Omid Safi , Director, Duke Islamic Studies Center, Their yearlong debates on issues ranging from the veiling of women to calls for fatwas challenged their own understandings of religion, culture, politics, and friendship and offer powerful new insights into Islam., There are many intriguing books that trace the encounter of Westerners with Muslims from traditional backgrounds. Some of these books are love stories, others are clashes. Carla Power's If the Oceans Were Ink is something more radical, magical, and much more relevant: a religious encounter mediated through a gentle friendship, one that is committed to a dialogue and a search for truth. In a world characterized by so much tension and polemic, Power offers what might be our best hope for a better tomorrow: an intelligent friendship. Most enthusiastically recommended., NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST Named One of the 10 Titles to Pick Up Now by O, the Oprah Magazine "A vibrant tale of a friendship.... If the Oceans Were Ink is a welcome and nuanced look at Islam [and] goes a long way toward combating the dehumanizing stereotypes of Muslims that are all too common.... If the Oceans Were Ink should be mandatory reading for the 52 percent of Americans who admit to not knowing enough about Muslims." -- The Washington Post "For all those who wonder what Islam says about war and peace, men and women, Jews and gentiles, this is the book to read. It is a conversation among well-meaning friends--intelligent, compassionate, and revealing--the kind that needs to be taking place around the world." -- Fareed Zakaria , author of The Post-American World "[Carla Power and Sheikh Mohammad Akram Nadwi''s] conversations break down stereotypes.... Power displays the diversity and intellectual richness of the practicing Muslim world, and shows how much we have to gain from mutual understanding." -- Shelf Awareness "Carla Power''s intimate portrait of the Quran, told with nuance and great elegance, captures the extraordinary, living debate over the Muslim holy book''s very essence. A spirited, compelling read." -- Azadeh Moaveni , author of Lipstick Jihad "Engaging ... Together [Carla Power and the Sheikh] explore ... the significance of veiling and unveiling, the struggle against unjust rulers and jihad, and contemporary wars. Power''s narrative offers an accessible and enlightening route into a topic fraught with misunderstanding." -- Publishers Weekly "Unique, masterful, and deeply engaging. Carla Power takes the reader on an extraordinary journey in interfaith understanding as she debates and discovers the Quran''s message, meaning, and values on peace and violence, gender and veiling, religious pluralism and tolerance." -- John L. Esposito , University Professor and Professor of Islamic Studies, Georgetown University, and author of The Future of Islam "Lively ... Intelligent and exceptionally informative." -- Kirkus Reviews "A thoughtful, provocative, intelligent book." -- Diana Abu-Jaber , author of Birds Of Paradise and The Language of Baklava "Their yearlong debates on issues ranging from the veiling of women to calls for fatwas challenged their own understandings of religion, culture, politics, and friendship and offer powerful new insights into Islam." -- Booklist " If the Oceans Were Ink opens a door to the power of the Quran''s lyrical and complex prose to inspire, comfort, and ignite hearts everywhere. A must read for anyone wishing to understand a global community''s central spiritual source." -- Dalia Mogahed , Director of Research, The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, and co-author of Who Speaks for Islam? "A former foreign correspondent for Newsweek raised partly in the Middle East and boasting a graduate degree in Middle Eastern studies from Oxford, Power spent a year reading the Quran with a longtime friend, Sheikh Mohammad Akram Nadwi. Their experience led them beyond stereotypes to a constructive understanding for the text''s call for peace and equality. Great for book clubs." -- Library Journal "There are many intriguing books that trace the encounter of Westerners with Muslims from traditional backgrounds. Some of these books are love stories, others are clashes. Carla Power''s If the Oceans Were Ink is something more radical, magical, and much more relevant: a religious encounter mediated through a gentle friendship, one that is committed to a dialogue and a search for truth. In a world characterized by so much tension and polemic, Power offers what might be our best hope for a better tomorrow: an intelligent friendship. Most enthusiastically recommended." -- Omid Safi , Director, Duke Islamic Studies Center, If the Oceans Were Ink opens a door to the power of the Quran's lyrical and complex prose to inspire, comfort, and ignite hearts everywhere. A must read for anyone wishing to understand a global community's central spiritual source., For all those who wonder what Islam says about war and peace, men and women, Jews and gentiles, this is the book to read. It is a conversation among well-meaning friends--intelligent, compassionate, and revealing--the kind that needs to be taking place around the world., A former foreign correspondent for Newsweek raised partly in the Middle East and boasting a graduate degree in Middle Eastern studies from Oxford, Power spent a year reading the Quran with a longtime friend, Sheikh Mohammad Akram Nadwi. Their experience led them beyond stereotypes to a constructive understanding for the text's call for peace and equality. Great for book clubs., Carla Power's intimate portrait of the Quran, told with nuance and great elegance, captures the extraordinary, living debate over the Muslim holy book's very essence. A spirited, compelling read., Unique, masterful, and deeply engaging. Carla Power takes the reader on an extraordinary journey in interfaith understanding as she debates and discovers the Quran's message, meaning, and values on peace and violence, gender and veiling, religious pluralism and tolerance.
Table of Content
Introduction: A Map for the Journey 1 Part One: The Origins 1. The Quran in Twenty-Five Words 25 2. An American in the East 36 3. A Muslim in the West 47 4. Road Trip to the Indian Madrasa 73 5. A Migrant's Prayer Mat 97 Part Two: The Home 6. Pioneer Life in Oxford 113 7. Nine Thousand Hidden Women 128 8. "The Little Rosy One" 138 9. Veiling and Unveiling 156 10. Reading "The Women" 175 Part Three: The World 11. A Pilgrim's Progress 197 12. Jesus, Mary, and the Quran 214 13. Beyond Politics 229 14. The Pharaoh and His Wife 240 15. War Stories 259 16. The Last Lesson 272 Conclusion: Everlasting Return 290 Author's Note 301 Glossary 303 Notes 307 Bibliography 319 Acknowledgments 323 Index 325
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