Omid Safi: 3 books
The Politics of Knowledge in Premodern Islam
Negotiating Ideology and Religious Inquiry
Language: English
Release Date: May 26, 2006
The eleventh and twelfth centuries comprised a period of great significance in Islamic history. The Great Saljuqs, a Turkish-speaking tribe hailing from central Asia, ruled the eastern half of the Islamic world for a great portion of that time. In a far-reaching analysis that combines social, cultural,...
Memories of Muhammad
Why the Prophet Matters
Language: English
Release Date: November 17, 2009
In Memories of Muhammad: Why the Prophet Matters, leading Islamic scholar Omid Safi presents a portrait of Muhammad that reveals his centrality in the devotions of modern Muslims around the world. This religious biography offers new insights into Islam, covering such hot button issues such as the...
Progressive Muslims
On Justice, Gender, and Pluralism
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2003
Confronting such key contemporary issues as racism, justice, sexuality, and gender, this book offers a revealing insight into the real challenges faced by Muslims of both sexes in Western society.