The Islamic roots of democratic pluralism

The Islamic Roots of Democratic Pluralism 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Sachedina argues that we must reopen the doors of religious interpretation - to correct false interpretations, replace outdated laws, and formulate new doctrines.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 t...

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Main Author: Sachedina, Abdulaziz Abdulhussein 1942- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: New York Oxford Oxford University Press 2001
In:Year: 2001
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Islam / Democracy / Pluralistic society / Religious pluralism
Further subjects:B Religious Pluralism Islamic countries
B Rationalism
B Islam and reason
B Religious Pluralism Islam
B Islam 20th century
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Summary:The Islamic Roots of Democratic Pluralism 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Sachedina argues that we must reopen the doors of religious interpretation - to correct false interpretations, replace outdated laws, and formulate new doctrines.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.
Item Description:Includes index. - Bibliography. - Hier auch später erschienene, unveränderte Nachdrucke
ISBN:0195139917