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“Journey into Islam: The Crisis of Globalization”
Published by Brookings Institution Press

“Why?” Years after September 11 we are still looking for answers. Akbar Ahmed, the internationally renowned Islamic scholar, knew that the question could not be answered until Islam and the West move past the hatred and mistrust escalated by globalization and the war on terror. Seeking to establish dialogue and understanding between these cultures, Ahmed led a team of dedicated young Americans on a daring, unprecedented tour of the Muslim world. Journey into Islam: The Crisis of Globalization is the riveting story of their search for common ground.

From the mosques of Damascus to the madrassahs of Karachi and to the malls of Jakarta, Ahmed and his companions set out to listen to the fears, hopes, and beliefs of everyday Muslims. Here, they give voice to students, professors, sheikhs, presidents and prime ministers, even to cab drivers—and how they really view America, its policies and globalization. Ahmed and his team returned from their groundbreaking journey through nine Muslim countries with both cause for concern and occasion for hope.

As Western leaders wage a war on terrorism, Ahmed, rejecting stereotypes and conventional thinking about Islam and globalization, offers a new framework for understanding the Muslim world and makes suggestions on how the United States can improve relations with this vitally important region. Written with equal parts compassion and urgency, this book makes a powerful plea for forming bonds across religion, race and tradition to create lasting harmony between Islam and the West. Journey into Islam is essential reading for anyone concerned with the future survival of the United States as a world leader, for the individual who faces the painful changes of globalization and for the very future of our planet.

Our friends at A More Perfect Union made a terrific Study Guide based on Journey into Islam. It’s available for free here: Journey into Islam Study Guide by A More Perfect Union.

Articles and Interviews

“Four young Americans take a journey into Islam,” by Brian Knowlton, International Herald Tribune, August 2, 2007.

“Akbar Ahmed’s ‘Noor,’ a Paean to Religious Tolerance,” by Ted Merwin, Washington Post, July 26, 2007.

“Listening to Muslims: Akbar Ahmed,” by Ian Herbert, Washington Post Express, July 26, 2007 

Akbar Ahmed at the Chautauqua Institution, July 25, 2007

“What Went Wrong: Bush still doesn’t get it,” by Akbar Ahmed, The Washington Post, July 22, 2007.

“What’s fundamentalist about wanting to live in dignity?” by Akbar Ahmed, The Independent, July 19, 2007.

“Mosque siege spells trouble,” CNN, July 11, 2007.

“Dialogue is crucial says Islamic expert,” by Liza Williams, Liverpool Daily Post, July 6, 2007.

Today , BBC Radio 4, July 5, 2007.

“Akbar Ahmed’s Journey Into Islam Offers A Blueprint To Avert A Clash of Civilizations,” Sheila Musaji, The American Muslim, June 28, 2007.

“West ‘must stop looking at Islam through the lens of terror’,” by Anthea Lipsett, EducationGuardian.co.uk, June 28, 2007.

“Five Questions For American University Professor of International Relations Akbar Ahmed,” by Elaine Monaghan, CQ Weekly, June 25, 2007.

Start the Week , BBC Radio 4, hosted by Andrew Marr, July 16, 2007.

“Dr. Akbar Ahmed presents his latest book, Journey into Islam, to U.S. Ambassador Robert Tuttle,” Embassy of the United States, London, July 11, 2007.

“Scholar tries to narrow a cultural divide,” by S. Amjad Hussain, Toledo Blade, July 8, 2007.

“A window on Islam after 9/11,” by Khaleel Mohammed, Toronto Star, June 30, 2007.

“Touring the Muslim world,” BBC’s The World hosted by Lisa Mullins, June 25, 2007.

“The colours of Allah,” by Edward Mortimer, The Guardian, June 23, 2007.

“US policymakers urged to read Akbar Ahmed’s book on Islam,” by Khalid Hasan, Pakistan Link, June 21, 2007.

“Journey into Islam,” by Tony Blankley, Washington Times, June 20, 2007.

“Pakistan and Globalization,” by Akbar Ahmed, The Globalist, June 15, 2007.

“Musharraf’s Rape Cover-Up,” by Akbar Ahmed, The Globalist, June 14, 2007.

“Pakistan: Back to the Dark Ages?” by Akbar Ahmed, The Globalist, June 13, 2007.

“Women and the Birth of Islam,” by Akbar Ahmed, The Globalist, June 12, 2007.

“Muslim perceptions of globalization,” by Ishtiaq Ahmed, The News, June 9, 2007.

“Clash of Civilizations a Dangerous Idea,” by Eboo Patel, Washington Post/Newsweek On Faith blog, June 4, 2007.

“The Islamist by Ed Husain; Journey into Islam by Akbar Ahmed,” reviewed by Ziauddin Sardar, The Independent, June 1, 2007.

“Crossing the Civilizational Divide: One Journey Inside Islam,” by Juliana Geran Pilon, World Politics Review, May 31, 2007.

“Labour of love” by Karamatullah K. Ghori, DAWN, May 13, 2007.

“The peoples of the Book need to find a new ‘convivencia’ says Chief Rabbi,” by Jonathan Sacks, The Times, May 5, 2007.

“Journey into Islam,” Publishers Weekly, April 23, 2007.

“Students Tour Muslim World,” by Jane Lampman, The Christian Science Monitor, April 19, 2007.

“A Journey Into Islam,” Interfaith Voices hosted by Maureen Fielder, April 19, 2007.

“Akbar Ahmed’s Call for Compassion,” by Shilpi Paul, Internationalist, April 3, 2007.

“A Journey Toward Respect,” by Marianne Scott, Our Voices Together, April 2007.

“Big Idea: Talking Can Stop Hate,” by Akbar Ahmed, AARP The Magazine, March & April 2007.

“Journey Into Islam,” by The Rev. Canon John L. Peterson, Center for Global Justice and Reconciliation, Washingotn National Cathedral, March 23, 2007.

“Interview with Akbar Ahmed,” by Karen Collias, Knowledge Without Borders.

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