The Vision of Islam (Visions of
Reality. Understanding Religions) by
William C. Chittick
Inspired Me To Read An Authentic Qur'an
Covering the four dimensions of Islam as outlined in the Hadith of Gabriel--
practice, faith, spirituality, and the Islamic view of history--The Vision of
Islam draws on the Koran, the sayings of the Prophet and the great
authorities of the tradition. This clearly written book introduces the
essentials of each dimension and then shows how each has been
embodied in Islamic institutions throughout history.
Personal Review: The Vision of Islam (Visions of Reality.
Understanding Religions) by William C. Chittick
This book is, by far, on of the best clear and consise overviews that works
to explain the main doctrines and spirituality of the Islamic faith. It also did
so without bias. It is a thick book with plenty of explanation. It gave me an

understanding of the belief and practices of Islam that are based on the
scriptures of the faith.
After I read this I went to a mosque to pick up a Quran. Now I know never
to judge a religion based on the actions of a few followers. I reverted after
studying the religion. It is clear that Islam is a religion of peace and
tolerance. Muslims share a brotherhood with Jews and Christians.
I use Islam as a way to make my life better, positive and to affect the world
in a positive way. Clearly, God is speaking, and the message is one of
mercy, peace and humility. I feel like this book will help other people
understand what Islam is really about.
Hopefully, we Muslims can really walk the walk and talk the talk of the
kindness, charity and respect for others that God commands through
Islam.
This book is very straight forward and the interested reader will have no
problem with the format. Muslims should already know the content within
this book, but if you are new to Islam and interested in exploring the faith,
this book will surely challenge your pre-existing prejudices and lead you to
an unbiased view of the scriptures.
Thank God this book exists. If people will only read this book, I won't have
to be afraid of being attacked by Islamophobic elements when walking
down the street in my hijab! Perhaps if the USA leaders would read it then
they would stop bombing Muslim civilians and committing genocide in the
Middle East.
I really wish people wouldn't draw false conclsuions of Islam because of
what they see in the media. Then couldn't others draw false conclusions
about Christianity if they judged it by what our Christian President Bush
and the US military are doing? No one should be so simple minded as to
blame a faith for the bad actions of *some* of its followers.
Vision of Islam should be a requirement for every undergrad student in a
comparative religions course. It is truely excellent!
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