Reviews for Notable Muslims: Profiles of Muslim Builders of the World Civilization and Culture

The average rating for Notable Muslims: Profiles of Muslim Builders of the World Civilization and Culture based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2020-11-19 00:00:00 Matthew Majeski It takes a female editor to give an equitable list of notable muslims compiled in 1 book. Usually most list, be it in websites or youtube videos, will be heavily filled with notable muslim men and only 2 or 3 of muslim women (just to show there are women or as a filler) which is frustrating and somewhat disappointing. Hence, props to Natana Delong-Bas for this magnificent and comprehensive book. The list are pretty much diverse which is ranging from architecture, science, humanitarian, media and journalism and so many other fields and other professions. I was a bit taken aback that i didn't know half of these people that was compiled in the list. I have never heard their name or read anything about them anywhere. I was more surprised that i just discovered that there are more than 2 prominent muslim environmentalists mentioned in the list. (I was overjoyed to discover them in the book because majority of muslim preachers talk about sin, heaven and hell but none would talk about human responsibility towards environment). I am pretty sure you have heard of Saladin, Rabiat Al Adawiya, Al Biruni, Shirin Ebadi or Muhammad Yunus. They are always mentioned whenever the example of notable muslims are needed. They are in the book but i am not going to review them. I was more intrigued to share about these 10 muslim women that was listed in the book. The reason i picked them out because they stood out the most, be it in their conviction, contribution and their deeds to mankind. 1. Assia Djebar (Writer - Women rights Activist) 2. Fatima Jibrell (Environmental Activist) 3. Djamila Bouhired (Arab Joan Of Arc, Algerian Freedom Fighter) 4. Radiyya (Delhi Sultanate) 5. Farkhonda Hassan (Environmental Activist) 6. Shajar Al Durr (Egyptian Queen - titled as Queen of the muslims) 7. Nawal El Moutawakel (Olympic Gold Medalist) 8. Dr. Pratiwi Pujilestari Sudarmano (First muslim woman in Space) 9. Kadiatou Diallo (Human Rights activist) 10. Fatima Mernissi (Author) Overall, this is a well researched book. Every single chapter is ended with citations and references if readers are interested to know more about them, they can just browse the sources mentioned there. The book was written in concise manner and packed with their history of growing up and eventually become well known in their own profession. Granted it could be a bit dry and having a picture or illustrations might help but thats another story for another time.

Review # 2 was written on 2014-11-09 00:00:00 Michael Colson I had seen the Netflix Medal of Honor series whose first episode was on Sgt Edward A Carter. The book, by his daughter in law filled in some of the details the show only touched upon. Suffice it to say, except for the overly long chapter on his father, this was an interesting read. Amazing as we think about today and totally integrated armed forces, by race, creed, gender, etc...that the army that won the peace 70 plus years ago was so racially divisive. My father was one of the greatest generation. I truly hope he was not of the stripe of bigots like Maxwell Clark, and Hoover and many others who denied the honor due Edward Carter in his lifetime