The Islamic roots of democratic pluralism / Abdulaziz Sachedina.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sachedina, Abdulaziz Abdulhussein, 1942-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Islam--20th century.

Islam.

Religious pluralism--Islam.

Religious pluralism.

Religious pluralism--Islamic countries.

Islam and reason.

Rationalism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (175 pages)

Place of Publication:

New York : Oxford University Press, 2001.

Summary:

This book tackles the most significant issues facing Muslims today. Sachedina argues that we must reopen the doors of religious interpretation--to correct false interpretations, replace outdated laws, and formulate new doctrines. His book critically analyzes Muslim teachings on such issues as pluralism, civil society, war and peace, and violence and self-sacrifice.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

1 The Search for Democratic Pluralism in Islam

2 The People Are One Community

3 Compete with One Another in Good Works

4 Forgiveness Toward Humankind

5 Epilogue

Notes

Bibliography

Index

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

S

T

U

V

W

Z.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 163-168) and index.

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ISBN:

9780195349900

0195349903

9780199848935

0199848939

9781280834899

1280834897

9780199881550

0199881553

9780195326017

0195326016

OCLC:

169571738