No God but God

No God but God

By Geneive Abdo

Book Description

In a world where headlines often reduce Islam to extremes, journalist Geneive Abdo ventures beyond surface narratives to reveal a profound spiritual transformation quietly reshaping Egyptian society. Through extensive fieldwork and hundreds of personal interviews, she uncovers a grassroots Islamic movement that challenges Western assumptions about faith and modernity.

This compelling investigation takes readers into previously hidden corners of Egyptian life, from university campuses to professional offices, where ordinary citizens are embracing what Abdo terms "Popular Islam." Rather than seeking violent revolution or medieval regression, these believers are crafting a thoughtful integration of religious principles with contemporary demands.

Abdo allows the voices of this movement to speak directly, sharing perspectives from moderate leaders, street preachers, scholars, doctors, lawyers, and people across all social backgrounds. Their stories reveal a patient, methodical approach to social change that works both within and beyond existing secular structures.

The book documents fascinating examples of this quiet revolution in action, from underground student organizations operating despite government restrictions to religious leaders exercising newfound influence over cultural expression. These accounts illuminate how spiritual conviction can drive systematic social transformation without abandoning engagement with the modern world.

For readers seeking to understand how faith communities navigate the tension between tradition and progress, this work offers rare insight into a movement that may well influence the future of Muslim societies worldwide.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~7 hours)

📄 Length: 236 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Explore Islam et Etat
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  • ✓ Explore Islam, egypt
  • ✓ Explore Islam et politique
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  • ✓ Explore Islam and state
  • ✓ Explore Islam, history
  • ✓ Explore Egypt, politics and government

Topics Covered

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