Islam and Contemporary Civilisation: Evolving Ideas, Transforming Relations
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Rane, Halim
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2010
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Islam and Contemporary Civilisation examines the most complex debates within Islam today and dilemmas in its relations with Western civilisation. The book provides a concise but comprehensive introduction to the Islamic religion and modern developments in Muslim thought. It proceeds to tackle questions of Islamic law, human rights, democracy, jihad, and the Israel-Palestine conflict in the context of Islam-West relations. In confronting these challenging issues, the book develops an approach to Islamic thought and scriptural interpretation that has far-reaching implications for advancing mutual understanding and finding ...
View more >Islam and Contemporary Civilisation examines the most complex debates within Islam today and dilemmas in its relations with Western civilisation. The book provides a concise but comprehensive introduction to the Islamic religion and modern developments in Muslim thought. It proceeds to tackle questions of Islamic law, human rights, democracy, jihad, and the Israel-Palestine conflict in the context of Islam-West relations. In confronting these challenging issues, the book develops an approach to Islamic thought and scriptural interpretation that has far-reaching implications for advancing mutual understanding and finding common ground between the Muslim world and the West.
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View more >Islam and Contemporary Civilisation examines the most complex debates within Islam today and dilemmas in its relations with Western civilisation. The book provides a concise but comprehensive introduction to the Islamic religion and modern developments in Muslim thought. It proceeds to tackle questions of Islamic law, human rights, democracy, jihad, and the Israel-Palestine conflict in the context of Islam-West relations. In confronting these challenging issues, the book develops an approach to Islamic thought and scriptural interpretation that has far-reaching implications for advancing mutual understanding and finding common ground between the Muslim world and the West.
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Islamic Studies