The Trouble with Islam Today: A Muslim's Call for Reform in Her Faith

Irshad Manji

Mar 2005 · Sold by St. Martin's Griffin

About this ebook

"I have to be honest with you. Islam is on very thin ice with me.... Through our screaming self-pity and our conspicuous silences, we Muslims are conspiring against ourselves. We're in crisis and we're dragging the rest of the world with us. If ever there was a moment for an Islamic reformation, it's now. For the love of God, what are we doing about it?"

In this open letter, Irshad Manji unearths the troubling cornerstones of mainstream Islam today: tribal insularity, deep-seated anti-Semitism, and an uncritical acceptance of the Koran as the final, and therefore superior, manifesto of God's will. But her message is ultimately positive. She offers a practical vision of how Islam can undergo a reformation that empowers women, promotes respect for religious minorities, and fosters a competition of ideas. Her vision revives "ijtihad," Islam's lost tradition of independent thinking. In that spirit, Irshad has a refreshing challenge for both Muslims and non-Muslims: Don't silence yourselves. Ask questions---out loud. The Trouble with Islam Today is a clarion call for a fatwa-free future.

Ratings and reviews

This book is nothing but Manji complaining about things she doesn't like in Islam while still calling herself Muslim. There's actually a full book written in response to this book called "Manji another pawn advanced" This book exposes Manji and her lack of knowledge about Islam.

Islam does not required reformation... individuals such as the author need to look herself on the mirror before trying to overwrite the devine law... anyway not worth arguing witj this lady.

There is no trouble with Islam. Islam is perfect. She just claims to be Muslim without any knowledge.

About the author

Irshad Manji is an acclaimed journalist, lecturer, and human rights advocate based in Toronto. Recognizing Irshad's leadership, Oprah Winfrey honored her with a Chutzpah Award for "audacity, nerve, boldness, and conviction." Ms. magazine has named Irshad a "Feminist for the 21st Century." She is also a recipient of the Simon Wiesenthal Award for Valor.