Title: Contemporary Islam
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.
Subjects: Islam, Islamic modernism, Islamic renewal, Histoire, Renouveau islamique, Modernisme islamique, RELIGION, History, Bürgerliche Gesellschaft, Demokratie, Gewalt, Politik
Time periods: 21st century