 A Young Muslim’s Guide to the Modern World by Seyyd Hossein Nasr (published by Kazi Publications Inc., 1993) Summary: A Young Muslim’s Guide is an excellent resource for young Muslims entering the Western academic world or those that need help understanding and navigating Western culture. This book is an in-depth study and commentary on various aspects of Western civilization ranging from science to art, religion to social behavior, from the Islamic point of view. It covers the history of Islam, examines the Western World and outlines a young Muslim’s response to modern challenges. Why does FASTEN recommend this resource? This book is a great guide for young Muslims on how to understand Western civilization from an Islamic worldview. It is an excellent resource for someone mentoring a young Muslim, or for a young Muslim to read on his/her own. |