Virgins? What Virgins?

And Other Essays

Ibn Warraq

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Prometheus
21 April 2010

Religion & beliefs; History of religion; Agnosticism & atheism; Islamic studies

This title features dedicated mailing and e-mail campaign to religious interest media & organisations. In this wide-ranging collection of insightful, controversial, and often-wry essays, Ibn Warraq the renowned author of ""Why I Am Not a Muslim"" has brought together a selection of his best work on the Koran and various problems posed by the interaction of Islam with the West. The title of the collection comes from an article that originally appeared in the ""London Guardian"" on recent textual studies of the Koran. This research suggests that, contrary to a longstanding Muslim belief about the afterlife, a harem of beautiful virgins may not be waiting for the faithful male departed in heaven. Other topics covered in this title include the totalitarian nature of contemporary political Islam, the potential for an Islamic Reformation comparable to the Protestant Reformation in the West, Warraq's own upbringing in Pakistan and Britain, the controversy surrounding the Danish cartoons of Mohammed, and even a commentary on heavy metal music in a Muslim setting.

By: Ibn Warraq
Imprint: Prometheus
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781616141707
ISBN 10: 1616141700
Pages: 464
Publication Date: 21 April 2010
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ibn Warraq is the highly acclaimed author of numerous books, including Why I Am Not a Muslim and Defending the West (both available from Prometheus).

Reviews for Virgins? What Virgins?: And Other Essays

Ibn Warraq is a courageous writer on Islam and a passionate defender of reason who continues to struggle on behalf of reason with a culture that seems to be at odds with reason. In this respect, his work ... is an indispensable tool for Muslims themselves so they can wage their struggle for enlightenment and reform of their faith tradition. -Middle East Quarterly