The American Muslim Teenager's Handbook
Everything you always wanted to know about Islam -- but didn't know to ask!

What does it mean to be Muslim in America? Ask ten different people and you'll probably receive ten different answers. Islam is as dynamic as it is misunderstood, and has been in a state of constant change and development for almost fourteen hundred years. So how can you reconcile being a teenager in America with being a Muslim? It's not as difficult as you might think!

Written by teens for teens, The American Muslim Teenager's Handbook covers everything from basic Islamic history and reading the Quran to addressing the issues of drinking and dating, and also includes thoughts and opinions from Muslim teenagers across the country. Positive, informative, and honest, here is the indispensable primer -- for Muslims and non-Muslims alike -- for learning about and finding a place in Islamic American culture today.
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The American Muslim Teenager's Handbook
Everything you always wanted to know about Islam -- but didn't know to ask!

What does it mean to be Muslim in America? Ask ten different people and you'll probably receive ten different answers. Islam is as dynamic as it is misunderstood, and has been in a state of constant change and development for almost fourteen hundred years. So how can you reconcile being a teenager in America with being a Muslim? It's not as difficult as you might think!

Written by teens for teens, The American Muslim Teenager's Handbook covers everything from basic Islamic history and reading the Quran to addressing the issues of drinking and dating, and also includes thoughts and opinions from Muslim teenagers across the country. Positive, informative, and honest, here is the indispensable primer -- for Muslims and non-Muslims alike -- for learning about and finding a place in Islamic American culture today.
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The American Muslim Teenager's Handbook

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Overview

Everything you always wanted to know about Islam -- but didn't know to ask!

What does it mean to be Muslim in America? Ask ten different people and you'll probably receive ten different answers. Islam is as dynamic as it is misunderstood, and has been in a state of constant change and development for almost fourteen hundred years. So how can you reconcile being a teenager in America with being a Muslim? It's not as difficult as you might think!

Written by teens for teens, The American Muslim Teenager's Handbook covers everything from basic Islamic history and reading the Quran to addressing the issues of drinking and dating, and also includes thoughts and opinions from Muslim teenagers across the country. Positive, informative, and honest, here is the indispensable primer -- for Muslims and non-Muslims alike -- for learning about and finding a place in Islamic American culture today.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781416986577
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 02/10/2009
Sold by: SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format: eBook
Pages: 144
File size: 1 MB
Age Range: 12 - 18 Years

About the Author

Dilara Hafiz was born in Karachi, Pakistan. She holds degrees from John Hopkins University and the London School of Economics. She has drawn upon her years of teaching weekend Islamic school, lecturing about Islam, and raising Muslim teenagers to contribute to The American Muslim Teenager’s Handbook.

Imran Hafiz is a member of the Brophy College Preparatory Class of 2010. He frequently spends his time volunteering in the emergency department of one of the Scottsdale Healthcare hospitals in Arizona, in addition to being involved in school theater productions. Imran is also a member of his school's Weapons of Mass Percussion hand-drum club, and also enjoys playing guitar, piano, and traditional drums.

Yasmine Hafiz is a member of the Yale University's Class of 2012. She was a 2008 Presidential Scholar. An avid reader, she hopes to become involved in international relations as a career. Yasmine enjoys watching movies and listening to a wide variety of music.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Foreword
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1 Islam 101: An Overview of the Beginning
Chapter 2 Shahadah: Islam's Central Belief
Chapter 3 Prayer: All Your Prayers Answered
How to Pray: A Step-by-Step Guide
Chapter 4 Zakat: Charity: What Does It Mean?
Chapter 5 Relax - It's Ramadan: Tips for a Successful Fast
Chapter 6 Hajj: The Ultimate Road Trip
Chapter 7 The Quran: Islam's Holy Book
Chapter 8 Prophet Muhammad: A Short Version of a Long Story
Chapter 9 Halal and Haram: Can I Go to McDonald's?
Chapter 10 The 4 'D's: Dating, Dancing, Drinking, and Drugs
Chapter 11 Misunderstandings & Misconceptions: Are All Muslims Terrorists??
Chapter 12 The Hijab Issue: Unveil the Controversy
Chapter 13 Cultural Confusion: Examples of 'Muslim' Culture
Chapter 14 Inventions from the Muslim World: Where Did Algebra Come From, Anyway?
Chapter 15 Peer Pressure: Don't Worry, I Feel It, Too
Conclusion
Appendix
Bibliography
Meet the Authors

What People are Saying About This

Yvonne Yazbeck Haddad

"An important contribution for the education of young American Muslims providing important guidelines on becoming American and Muslim."--(Dr. Yvonne Yazbeck Haddad, Professor of the History of Islam and Muslim-Christian Relations, Georgetown University)

Paul Eppinger

"What a book! Filled with basic information about Islam in a very straightforward way, it then applies these religious truths to the life of a teenager. I wish every major faith had just such a book for teens of their faith. We could then share them and learn to understand and respect each other and work together to build peace in the world."--(Dr. Paul Eppinger, Executive Director - Arizona Interfaith Movement)

Reza Aslan

"What a delightful, hilarious, wonderful, beautiful book! I loved it!"--(Reza Aslan, author of No God but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam)

Shamshad Sheikh

I think it's one of the best books for our teenagers and new Muslims. The knowledge of Islam is clear and easy to understand. This book presents an intimate look at the lives of Muslims and the basic beliefs of Islam. Highly Recommended! (Shamshad Sheikh, Associate University Chaplain, Yale University)

Asma Afsaruddin

Being a Muslim teenager in America has become that much easier with the publication of this much-needed and timely book. Written in a highly engaging, non-preachy style, the Handbook offers American Muslim teens answers to practically every question that may occur to them conerning lifestyle issues and religious concerns. Strongly recommended for not only these teenagers but their parents as well. (Dr. Asma Afsaruddin, Associate Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Notre Dame)

Asma Gull Hasan

"There's no magic formula to be a successful teen, but this book is close. Read what other kids your age had to say about the same things, and use this book as a springboard to discuss these issues with your parents and friends... I wish this book had existed when I was a teenager. The most important lesson to learn is that your Islam is yours, not anyone else's-not your parents', your siblings', or that wacky uncle who lectures you on the Qur'an at every Eid."--(Asma Gull Hasan, author of American Muslims: The New Generation and Why I Am A Muslim: An American Odyssey)

Jeffrey Lang

"I believe it is a path-breaking and invaluable window into how some Muslim teens are coping with the challenges of growing up in the West. I found it both eye-opening and encouraging. It gives me hope for the future. As such, it is a must read for all who care about the future of Islam in the West."--(Dr. Jeffrey Lang, author of Struggling to Surrender, Even Angels Ask: A Journey to Islam in America, and Losing My Religion: A Call For Help)

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