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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.

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.

A Note From Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, author of WhatÆs Right With Islam Is WhatÆs Right With America	p. xiii
Foreword to the New Edition	p. xv
Why You Should Read This Book	p. xvii
Why We Wrote This Book	p. xix
How to Use This Book	p. xxi
A Note to the Reader	p. xxiii
Islam 101: An Overview of the Beginning	p. 1
Shahadah: IslamÆs Central Belief	p. 9
Prayer 101: All Your Prayers Answered	p. 19
Zakat: Charity-What Does It Really Mean ?	p. 35
Relax, ItÆs Ramadan: Tips for a Successfully Fast	p. 41
Hajj: The Ultimate Road Trip	p. 53
The Quran: IslamÆs Holy Book	p. 63
Prophet Muhammad: A Short Version of a Long Story	p. 71
Halal and Haram: Can I Go to McDonald?	p. 83
The Four Ds: Dating, Dancing, Drinking, and Drugs	p. 93
Misunderstandings and Misconceptions: Are All Muslims Terrorists?	p. 103
The Hijab Issue: Unveil the Controversy	p. 109
Cultural Confusion: Examples of Muslim Culture	p. 115
Inventions From the Muslim World: Where Did Algebra Come From, Anyway?	p. 125
Peer Pressureö: DonÆt Worry, I Feel It, Too	p. 131
Islamic Interfaith: Why CanÆt We Be Friends?	p. 141
Post 9/11 Survival Guide: How Do savvy American Muslim Teens Avoid Extremism, Fanaticism, Radicalism, and other Pesky ôIsmsö?	p. 153
Afterword	p. 161
Glossary	p. 163
Acknowledgments	p. 167
Bibliography	p. 16
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The American Muslim Teenager's Handbook

The American Muslim Teenager's Handbook

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