--- product_id: 16864866 title: "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Islam, 3rd Edition: An In-Depth Look at One of the World s Most Important Religions" brand: "yahiya emerick" price: "฿4299" currency: THB in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/16864866-the-complete-idiots-guide-to-islam-3rd-edition-an-in store_origin: TH region: Thailand --- # The Complete Idiot's Guide to Islam, 3rd Edition: An In-Depth Look at One of the World s Most Important Religions **Brand:** yahiya emerick **Price:** ฿4299 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Complete Idiot's Guide to Islam, 3rd Edition: An In-Depth Look at One of the World s Most Important Religions by yahiya emerick - **How much does it cost?** ฿4299 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.th](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/16864866-the-complete-idiots-guide-to-islam-3rd-edition-an-in) ## Best For - yahiya emerick enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted yahiya emerick brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Complete Idiot's Guide to Islam, 3rd Edition: An In-Depth Look at One of the World s Most Important Religions ## Images ![The Complete Idiot's Guide to Islam, 3rd Edition: An In-Depth Look at One of the World s Most Important Religions - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ROCyx1GqL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Resource on Islam *by E***O on Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2020* This book does a fantastic job of breaking down the basics of Islam. As someone who knew almost nothing substantial about the religion before reading the book, I feel like I have an intermediate grasp of the ideas of the faith, as well as the history and practices of the religion.I love this book so much that I have now gifted it several times. It does a great job of dispelling prominent myths about the religion, as well as breaking down the differences between the different sects (Sunni, Shia, etc.). The author writes from a Sunni perspective and is upfront about it from the start.Lastly, I've noticed several reviews mention that the book contains several negative portrayals of Christianity and Judaism. I didn't get this impression at all, and I'm not sure what they are referring to. In any case, I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn the basics of Islam. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars touched my heart *by T***N on Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2013* Not really a fan of paperback books but this one changed me whole life!Although it is directed alot of attention (in my opinion too much attention) to the discussion of the difference between extremism and true islam, it still gave a good overview of the islam as a whole.For the aforementioned reasons I would recommend this book to people who are curious about islam/ contemplating conversion because it breaks things down to a very non-intimidating level.I would also recommend this book people who have stereotypes about what islam and muslims are all about based on 9/11 and taliban etc, etc. because the book really drives home the point that you cant blame the religion for the violent and hateful actions of individuals who CLAIM to be apart of that religion. ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars Islam is a Tolerant Religion *by D***Y on Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2013* Islam, like most religions, is complex and open to interpretation. The author, Yahiya Emerick, was born into an American Christian family, and converted to Islam in 1989. Emerick tries to avoid controversy and tells the reader that Islam promotes religious tolerance. However, Islam has an image problem and I bought this book to get a better understanding of what the typical Muslim believes.As an outside observer there seem to be two Islams. There is the one that educated Western Muslims like the author promotes, this is a religion of peace, love, and forgiveness. In this respect, Islam does not seem that much different from Christianity and it is a religion that we in the West can feel comfortable with. Unfortunately, there is this other Islam represented by bearded zealots who share a world view not that much different from Adolf Hitler. These people are successfully spreading their message throughout the Middle East and North Africa. They want to kill heretics and apostates and impose Islamic law on non-believers. The Guide writes about the "nice" Islam and mostly ignores the other angry religion. As a result, the book glosses over or ignores a lot of controversial issues that most people in the West want to understand.Emerick claims that all religions have their bad apples and terrorists groups like those who attacked the mall in Nairobi, are not true Muslims. His view is that the extremists are a tiny minority and the majority of Muslims are good people who oppose violence. Hopefully he is correct, however you are not going to find a discussion on the causes of terrorism in this book.Emerick tells us that Islam is a tolerant religion. He uses the example of Muhammad, who practiced tolerance towards Jews and Christians in the 7th century. I recently spoke to a Christian from the Sudan who had a different perspective. Christians in the Middle East have had to cope with intolerance in recent years in countries like Lebanon and Egypt. Since 2003 the number of Christians in Iraq has fallen from 1.5 million to 250,000 and hundreds of churches have been destroyed. In the UK, a majority of Muslims told pollsters that it is acceptable to curb free speech to prevent their religion being criticized. Emerick does not address the issue of whether Islam is compatible with Western values and ignores the thorny subject of Shariah law which many Muslims in Europe want to introduce.Another controversial issue is the appropriateness of the veil and the need for women should cover their heads. Europe is debating whether to ban the veil in certain circumstances. According to the author, women need to cover their heads to dampen unwanted sexual advances from men. This seems a strange argument for anyone brought up in the West. Few women at Cairo University in the 1970s covered their heads or wore a veil, today the reverse is true. Emerick doesn't explain why attitudes have changed and why Muslims in countries like Egypt now appear to be more devout.I came away confused about the contradictions between Emerick's peaceful and reassuring Islam and the newspaper headlines we have become accustomed to reading. There are obviously different ways of interpreting Islam, Emerick presents a religion that we shouldn't be afraid of, I hope he is correct. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/16864866-the-complete-idiots-guide-to-islam-3rd-edition-an-in](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/16864866-the-complete-idiots-guide-to-islam-3rd-edition-an-in) --- *Product available on Desertcart Thailand* *Store origin: TH* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*