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Do you know a Muslim? No? Well, you’re not alone. A recent poll by TIME magazine found that 62% of Americans said they did not personally know a Muslim American and only 44% had a favorable view of Islam (compared to a 75% favorable view of Judaism). White Cloud Press is proud publisher of essential books that invite readers to get to know the voices of American Muslims and to read the very best translation of the Qur’an, Islam’s holy book.
To help Americans better understand Islam and the Qur'an, we are making all of our books on Islam available for a limited time at a 40% discount.
Islam is a big tent with many kinds of believers: conservatives and liberals, fundamentalists and feminists. White Cloud’s acclaimed books are essential reading for those who want accurate sources of information on Islam, the religion of over 1.5 billion persons across the planet.
Just released! An exciting collection of voices of American Muslim women: I Speak for Myself: American Women on Being Muslim edited by Maria M. Ebrahimji and Zahra T. Suratwala. Readers of I Speak for Myself are presented with a kaleidoscope of stories, artfully woven together around the central idea of limitlessness and individuality. A common theme linking these intimate self-portraits is the way each woman uniquely defies labeling, simply by defining for herself what it means to be American and Muslim and female. Each personal story is a contribution to the larger narrative of life stories and life work of a new generation of Muslim women.
Advance praise for I Speak for Myself
“These are the voices of mothers, daughters, sisters and neighbors we can all identify with representing an honest effort to allow American-born Muslim women to change the narrative of American Islam- in their own words.” Deepak Chopra, Author, The Soul of Leadership
“The women in I Speak for Myself are part of a new generation of peacebuilders. Maria Ebrahimji and Zahra Suratwala’s book joins the mission for global tolerance; it is truly a step in the right direction.” Her Majesty Queen Noor
"A central part of combating intolerance between people is listening to each others’ stories. In I Speak for Myself, 40 American Muslim women tell us their stories – stories of their faith, their families, their values, and their traditions. They are wonderfully human and widely diverse, both informative and inspiring. This is a very important contribution to the growing interfaith dialogue in this country; I commend it to you.” Jim Wallis, Founder and CEO of Sojourners and author of Rediscovering Values
"This collection of essays . . . is empowering and inspiring, and a vital part of any education." Greg Mortenson, Author, Three Cups of Tea
"I Speak for Myself is a powerful reminder that the American dream transcends race, gender, and creed. Here a collection by individuals who are successful in every conceivable way: as women, as Muslims, as individuals, as leaders, as role models—as Americans. . . . Each story is so rich that generalizations and stereotypes become impossible. These women are the real Americans." Parag Khanna, Author, The Second World; Fellow, New America Foundation
The Muslim Next Door: The Qur'an, the Media, and that Veil Thing by Sumbul Ali-Karamali is an American Muslim woman's response to questions she has been asked all her life about her religion.
• What are the day-to-day practices of Muslims and how does Islam fit into the Judeo-Christian tradition?
• Why is quoting the Qur'an problematic?
• Who's Who in Islam ( Sunni, Shi'a, Sufi, Nation of Islam) and why do dervishes whirl?
• What are the five basic tenets of Islam? (Read an excerpt HERE.)• Are Muslim women really oppressed, veiled, and willing to share their husbands?
• How do most Muslims feel about holy war and fundamentalism?
"The Muslim Next Door clears away misconceptions about Islam. Prof. John Esposito, a prominent scholar of Islam, writes of the book: "Who do I read if I only have a limited amount of time and want to know what and why Muslims believe what they believe? The Muslim Next Door is an excellent place to start."
Sumbul Ali-Karamali is a frequent contributor to the Huffington Post and other online media outlets. Her recent Huffington Post article on the NYC Community Center controversy can be found here: LINK
Approaching the Qur'an: The Early Revelations by Michael Sells is considered the best introduction to the Qur'an by leading scholars and writers on religion.
Best-selling religion writer Karen Armstrong writes, "Michael Sells has performed an invaluable service in making the beauty, spiritual energy, and compelling power of the Qur'an accessible to a Western audience for the first time."
Carl Ernst, professor of Islamic Studies at the University of North Carolina, notes that Approaching the Qur'an is "the best version of Muslim scriptures available in English."
Approaching the Qur'an includes audio files (downloadable on this site at no charge) so you can also hear the Qur'an, and transliterations of the Arabic are in the book to help English readers follow the rhyming prose of Islam's scripture. Sells also provides an introduction to the Qur'an, commentary on his translations, and a brilliant chapter on "Sound, Spirit, and Gender in the Qur'an."
