Islam and the Arab Awakening
"Tariq Ramadan is a Muslim Martin Luther."--Paul Donnelly,The Washington Post"Tariq Ramadan, one of the foremost Muslim intellectuals...comes into his own as a historian and provoker of ideas. He notes how, in their Western representation, Muslim Arabs have shifted from the benighted, terrorist 'other' to the 'alter ego of the Western Universal."--The Independent"Whether you agree with Ramadan's interpretation of events or vision for the future of the Muslim-majority nations,Islam and the Arab Awakeningis a thoughtful and nuanced examination of the events others have termed the 'Arab Spring.' There is no question that Ramadan supports the rule of law, freedom of religion, and the right of self-determination for all peoples...If you are looking for a straightforward history, or want simple answers to complex problems, this book is not for you. But if you are trying to understand the issues facing the Muslim-majority nations today,Islam and theArab Awakeningis a good place to start."--CultureMob"Ramadan has started to pave out the road to reform and changes in the understanding of Islam in Muslim communities in the West."--Le Monde Diplomatique"Tariq Ramadan, a prominent intellectual-activist in Europe and America, represents a new generation of Islamic reformers."--John L. Esposito, author ofUnholy War and What Everyone Needs to Know about Islam