The Islamic Roots of Democratic Pluralism
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Middle East Religions, Islam
| Author: | Abdulaziz Sachedina | ISBN: | 9780199881550 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press | Publication: | January 4, 2001 |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Abdulaziz Sachedina |
| ISBN: | 9780199881550 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Publication: | January 4, 2001 |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Language: | English |
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 Sachedina argues that we must reopen the doors of religious interpretation--to correct false interpretations, replace outdated laws, and formulate new doctrines.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.
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 Sachedina argues that we must reopen the doors of religious interpretation--to correct false interpretations, replace outdated laws, and formulate new doctrines.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.
