Contemporary Islam
Subtitle: dynamic, not static
By: [edited by] Abdul Aziz Said, Mohammed Abu-Nimer  & Meena Sharify-Funk.
Contributors: Said, Abdul Aziz.; Abu-Nimer, Mohammed, 1962-; Sharify-Funk, Meena.
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2006
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 272
Subjects: Islam -- 21st century; Islamic renewal; Islamic modernism
Description: This book provides a counterweight to the prevailing opinions of Islamic thought as conservative and static with a preference for violence over dialogue. It gathers together a collection of eminent scholars from around the world who tackle issues such as intellectual pluralism, gender, the ethics of political participation, human rights, non-violence and religious harmony. This book provides a progressive outlook for Islam's role in contemporary politics and society.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.