Toward an Islamic Reformation : Civil Liberties, Human Rights, and International Law / Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na'im

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Naʼīm, ʻAbdallāh Aḥmad an- 1946-

Series:

Contemporary issues in the Middle East.

Contemporary issues in the Middle East

Language:

English

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvi, 253 pages).

Edition:

1. pbk. ed., [4. Nachdr.]

Place of Publication:

Syracuse, New York : Syracuse University Press, [1990]

Summary:

Toward an Islamic Reformation is an ambitious attempt to modernize Islamic law, calling for reform of the historical formulations of Islamic law, commonly known as Shari'a that is perceived by many Muslims to be part of the Islamic faith. As a Muslim, Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na'im is sensitive to and appreciative of the delicate relationship between Islam as a religion and Islamic law. Nevertheless, he considers that the questions raised here must be resolved if the public law of Islam is to be implemented today. An-Na'im draws upon the teachings and writings of Sudanese reformer Mahmoud Mohamed Taha to provide what some have called the intellectual foundations for a total reinterpretation of the nature and meaning of Islamic public law.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-246) and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780815650454

0815650450

OCLC:

643546276