Moving the Mountain

Beyond Ground Zero to a New Vision of Islam in America

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Muslims in America who reject extremist or fundamentalist expressions of Islam at home and abroad feel the urgent need for a voice that can represent them in the current debate about Islam, America, and the West. Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf—the so-called Ground Zero Imam—has become that voice. This is his vision for a new, American Islam.

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Free Press |
240 pages |
ISBN 9781451656022 |
May 2012

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“Imam Feisal…is an inspirational and erudite exponent for the Muslim world. This tale of his journey is a clarion call for a progressive and pluralistic Islam as a bedrock of tolerance and understanding Believers and... ”

– Rabbi Marc Schneier (President) and Russell Simmons (Chairman), The Foundation for Ethnic Understanding

“In this thoughtful book, Imam Feisal explores the need to create an American Muslim community that fits in with the nation's traditions of pluralism and tolerance… an important contribution to understanding Islam and the... ”

– Walter Isaacson, bestselling author of Steve Jobs and President, the Aspen Institute

“Inspiring, honest, and insightful, Moving the Mountain crosses the bridge from East to West and demonstrates the vital role that Muslims can play in strengthening the voice of religious moderation across the world. Imam Feisal... ”

– Her Majesty Queen Noor Al Hussein of Jordan

“Imam Feisal is an ideal ambassador: an immigrant to America, a defender of its principles, and a believer that people of diverse backgrounds and faiths can thrive within its borders. Here, he has put his gift of storytelling in... ”

– Arianna Huffington

“Feisal Abdul Rauf is a name that one day should come as easily to the lips as do the names of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Gandhi. It is my hope that when my fellow Americans read this incredibly moving and enlightening book they... ”

– Michael Moore

“Everybody should read this book. It shows us the dangers of our past course and where we should be aiming.”

– Karen Armstrong, bestselling author of Islam: A Short History and Muhammad, A Prophet for Our Time

“An authentic voice, an essential vision, a heartfelt story. Moving the Mountain can - and should - move America.”

– James Carroll, bestselling author of Constantine’s Sword and Jerusalem, Jerusalem.

“An erudite and insightful look into the future of Islam and America, identifying those values that could bridge differences between Muslims, Christians and Jews. A book about how religion can bring people together, heal wounds, and... ”

– Vali Nasr, bestselling author of The Shia Revival and The Rise of Islamic Capitalism

“Imam Feisal is arguably the most influential Muslim leader in America. His bold vision of a moderate, pluralistic, and distinctly American Islam is something that all Americans should champion.”

– Reza Aslan, bestselling author of No god but God and Beyond Fundamentalism

“Moving The Mountain is wise, authentic, and courageous. Every American needs to read this transforming and spiritually insightful book about the profound hope American Islam offers the world.”

– Rabbi Irwin Kula, President of The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership

“Imam Feisal personifies the most noble and sublime teachings of Islam that seek to advance the wellbeing, happiness, and flourishing of all people. At a time when religion is tragically and violently hijacked by those who desecrate... ”

– Rabbi David Rosen, Interfaith Advisor to the Chief Rabbinate of Israel

“Imam Feisal's voice is one that Americans and Muslim's world-wide need to hear…He teaches an authentic and beautiful Islam, and demonstrates just how compatible his religion is with core American values.”

– James Zogby, President, Arab American Institute and author of Arab Voices: What they Are Saying to Us and Why It Matters

– Rabbi Marc Schneier (President) and Russell Simmons (Chairman), The Foundation for Ethnic Understanding

“A spirited, accessible defense for all believers.”

– Kirkus Reviews

“While Rauf could have devoted this book entirely to defending his plans, he rises above such pettiness and writes a book that is enjoyable and accessible. Describing the controversial community center as a Muslim version of New... ”

– Publishers Weekly

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WHAT WE BELIEVE

Witnessing God: The Commandments of Our Faith

I grew up mostly in Malaysia, a Muslim-majority country, the eldest son of a well-known Muslim scholar and imam. As a boy I prayed, like other Muslims, five times a day. At the core of these prayers we recite, in Arabic, what is known as the shahada, or “witness of faith,” a ritual declaration that translates as “I bear witness that there is no god but God and I bear witness that Muhammad is God’s Messenger.”

When I was twelve or thirteen I had a problem with...

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