Islam, modernity, violence, and everyday life

Theoretical considerations -- On the cusp of modernity : reading Ibn 'Abidin of Damascus (1784-1836) -- Egyptian society in the writings of Muhammad al-'Abbasi al-'Mahdi (1827-97) -- Social custom as a source of law in modern Muslim societies -- War -- Apostasy -- The right to privacy...

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Main Author: Ahmad, Ahmad Atif (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: New York, NY [u.a.] Palgrave Macmillan c2009
In:Year: 2009
Edition:1. publ.
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Islam / Cultural contact / Western world
B Islam / Social structure / Everyday life
B Islamic law / Privacy / Personal liberty / Apostasy
Further subjects:B Islam Relations
B Islamic countries Social life and customs
B Islam 21st century
B Philosophy, Islamic
B Islamic Law
B East and West
B Islam and culture
B Islam and social problems
B Islam 21st century
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Summary:Theoretical considerations -- On the cusp of modernity : reading Ibn 'Abidin of Damascus (1784-1836) -- Egyptian society in the writings of Muhammad al-'Abbasi al-'Mahdi (1827-97) -- Social custom as a source of law in modern Muslim societies -- War -- Apostasy -- The right to privacy -- Incommensurable values?
Item Description:Literaturverz. S. [205] - 209
ISBN:0230609848