Presumed guilty : why we shouldn't ask muslims to condemn terrorism / Todd H. Green ; foreword by Eboo Patel.

Format:

Book

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Terrorism--Religious aspects--Islam.

Terrorism.

Islam.

Physical Description:

xxviii, 194 pages ; 22 cm

Place of Publication:

Minneapolis : Augsburg Fortress, [2018]

Summary:

All of us should condemn terrorism. But it's time to stop asking Muslims to condemn terrorism under the assumption they are guilty of harboring terrorist sympathies or promoting violence until they prove otherwise. Renowned expert on Islamophobia Todd Green demonstrates why asking Muslims to condemn terrorism says much more about ""us"" than ""them."" This book will challenge the questions we ask of Muslims and ourselves about violence and open the door to asking better questions of our Muslim neighbors, questions based not on the presumption of guilt but on the promise of friendship.

Contents:

Part 1. Assuming Islam Is the Cause of Terrorism.

The True Roots of Terrorism

Monitoring, Managing, and Maligning Muslims

Part 2. Ignoring Muslims Who Condemn Terrorism.

Muslims Speak Out

Muslims Take Action

Part 3. Diverting Attention from Western Violence.

The Sins of the Fathers

A Written Memorial

Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story

Conclusion : Assuming the Best of Our Muslim Neighbors.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1506420591

9781506420592

OCLC:

1020434729