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University of California Press Islam and Christianity
Book SynopsisIn light of the widespread public perception of incompatibility between Islam and Christianity, this book provides a comparison of these two great faith traditions from a broad theological perspective.Trade Review"Perfectly functional, remarkably insightful, and a little bit controversial." American Theological Inquiry "Without glossing over fundamental differences between Christianity and Islam ... Renard shows how the reality has often been more nuanced." Times Literary Supplement (TLS) "Outstanding Academic Title for 2011... Highly recommended." -- P. S. Spalding Choice "One of the best books available for use in courses comparing Muslim and Christian thought." Journal Of Islamic Studies "Written with sensitivity and beauty." -- Matthew Friedman, Asbury Theological Seminary Religious Studies Review "Renard has a good grasp on what is important, foundational, and formative across a multitude of disciplines in both religious traditions." State Of Formation "John Renard offers, in this beautiful book, a new contribution in the field of comparative study of Christianity and Islam." -- John Loboka Morris IslamochristianaTable of ContentsPreface Prologue: Christian-Muslim Theological Dialogue in Retrospect Introduction: Theological Themes and Subdisciplines Part I. Historical Dimensions: Interpreting God's Communication and Divine Engagement in Time and Space 1. Sacred Sources and Community Origins 2. Development and Spread Part II. Creedal Dimensions: Faith and the Development of Theology as a Religious Discipline 3. From Story to Creed 4. The Emergence of Theological Disciplines Part III. Institutional Dimensions: The Structures of Theologically Grounded Community 5. Beneath the Brick and Mortar 6. Institutions in Action Part IV. Ethical and Spiritual Dimensions: Mapping Outward and Inward Journeys of Faith 7. Sources, Methods, and Social Values in Theological Ethics 8. Sources and Models in Traditions of Spirituality 9. Themes in Prayer and Mystical Theology Epilogue: Reflections on the Prospects for Christian-Muslim Theological Dialogue Notes Theological Glossary Selected Bibliography General Index Index of Biblical and Qur'anic Citations
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University of California Press Islamic Theological Themes
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Unprecedented... The first reader to focus on the theological tradition in particular. It will thus be of considerable use for courses on Islam or on comparative religion." Theological Studies "[A] unique contribution that will entire a new generation of students to take an interest in advanced studies in Islamic theology in its many manifestations." Journal of the American Oriental SocietyTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Part One The Science of Interpretation: Reading the Sacred Sources 1 Qur'an and Hadith 2 Interpreting the Sacred Sources Part Two The Science of Community: Mapping the Boundaries of True Belief 3 Muslim Awareness of Other Religious Communities 4 Creed and Polemic Part Three The Science of Divine Unity: Schools and Themes in Systematic Theology 5 Theological Schools and Principles 6 Major Themes in Systematic Theology Part Four The Science of Hearts: Spirituality and Literature 7 Knowledge and the Spiritual Quest 8 Poetic, Pastoral, and Narrative Theology Part Five The Science of Character and Comportment: Ethics and Governance 9 Ethics in Theory 10 Ethics in Practice Notes Appendix: Synoptic/Comparative Table of Texts Acknowledgments of Permissions Index of Names of Persons General Index Index of Qur'anic Citations
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University of California Press Hizmet Means Service
Book SynopsisExamines Hizmet, a Turkey-based but global movement dedicated to human service. This book represents a variety of disciplines, faiths, and nations and offer a wide range of narratives, analyses, and critiques.Trade Review"Given the current uncertainty in the Middle East, the book provides much needed perspectives on the relatively unknown, peaceable but not quietist, radical but not radicalized, and ecumenically-minded renewal movement among Muslims that nuances both the Orientalist and terrorist narratives so common in the Western media... [illuminates] an important new reli- gious movement in Turkish society." * Nova Religio *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction (Martin E. Marty) 1 * Hizmet among the Most Influential Religious Movements of Late Ottoman and Modern Turkish History (Carter Vaughn Findley)2 * Who Is Fethullah Gulen? An Overview of His Life (Marcia Hermansen)3 * The Institutions and Discourses of Hizmet Culture, and Their Discontents (Jeremy F. Walton)4 * The Role of Religion in the Gulen Movement (Zeki Saritoprak)5 * Building Bridges: Gulen Pontifex (Simon Robinson)6 * Ethics in the Theory and Practice of Hizmet (Radhi H. al-Mabuk)7 * Gulen as an Educator (Tom Gage)
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University of California Press Hizmet Means Service
Book SynopsisExamines Hizmet, a Turkey-based but global movement dedicated to human service. This book represents a variety of disciplines, faiths, and nations and offer a wide range of narratives, analyses, and critiques.Trade Review"Given the current uncertainty in the Middle East, the book provides much needed perspectives on the relatively unknown, peaceable but not quietist, radical but not radicalized, and ecumenically-minded renewal movement among Muslims that nuances both the Orientalist and terrorist narratives so common in the Western media... [illuminates] an important new reli- gious movement in Turkish society." * Nova Religio *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction (Martin E. Marty) 1 * Hizmet among the Most Influential Religious Movements of Late Ottoman and Modern Turkish History (Carter Vaughn Findley)2 * Who Is Fethullah Gulen? An Overview of His Life (Marcia Hermansen)3 * The Institutions and Discourses of Hizmet Culture, and Their Discontents (Jeremy F. Walton)4 * The Role of Religion in the Gulen Movement (Zeki Saritoprak)5 * Building Bridges: Gulen Pontifex (Simon Robinson)6 * Ethics in the Theory and Practice of Hizmet (Radhi H. al-Mabuk)7 * Gulen as an Educator (Tom Gage)
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University of California Press Christianity Islam and OrisaReligion
Book SynopsisExplores the intertwined character of the three religions and the dense imbrication of religion in all aspects of Yoruba history up to the present. This title offers an insight into important contemporary themes such as religious conversion, new religious movements, relations between world religions, the conditions of religious violence, and more.Trade Review"Clearly written, cogently argued, and offering deep insights into the interwoven trajectories of three different religious traditions in one society, this book undoubtedly constitutes required reading for scholars and students of religion, both in Africa and beyond." * Anthropos Reviews *"Stimulating . . . A welcome contribution to our knowledge of Yoruba Islam." * International Journal of African Historical Studies *
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University of California Press Shariah on Trial
Book SynopsisIn November of 1999, Nigerians took to the streets demanding the re-implementation of Shari'ah law in their country. In this book, the author analyzes changing conceptions of Islamic theology and practice as well as Muslim and British interactions dating back to the colonial period to explain the resurgence of Shari'ah.Trade Review"Shari‘ah on Trial: Northern Nigeria’s Islamic Revolution is an excellent study of Northern Nigeria Sharia politics. It provides a rich analysis not just of the Amina Lawal case but also of the Islamic discursive tradition in Muslim West Africa." -- Ousmane Kane, Harvard Divinity Law School, * American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences *"Sarah Eltantawi offers a dazzlingly nuanced and lucid account of the past and present of the stoning punishment in Northern Nigeria. Effortlessly moving between pre-modern and contemporary archives and contexts, Eltantawi traces the shifting meanings and political projects that have been invested into the stoning punishment over time. Historically grounded, theoretically exciting, and lucidly composed, this book is sure to spark important conversations and debates in multiple fields." * New Books in Religion Network *"Eltantawi’s scholarship is evident through her meticulous use of sources and historical detail. However, there is another strength in her work that deserves attention—her vignettes of Nigerian life. Not only do these interludes provide necessary context, they are evidence of Eltantawi’s intimate knowledge of Nigeria, her careful analysis, and her respect for the subject." * Reading Religion *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Note on Transliteration Chronology Map of Northern Nigeria Introduction 1. A Revolution for Shari?ah 2. Hausaland's Islamic Modernity 3. Origins of the Stoning Punishment 4. Colonialism: Then and Now 5. The Trial of Amina Lawal 6. Gender and the Western Reaction to the Case Notes References Index
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University of California Press Avicennas Theory of Science
Book SynopsisTrade Review"The merit of Strobino’s ground-breaking work lies not only in the thorough reconstruction of the fundamentals of Avicenna’s theory of science it provides, but also in the lines of research for which it paves the way." * The Heythrop Journal *"Strobino’s remarkable book does not simply present Avicenna’s theory of science; it also highlights the importance of demonstration not only for logic but also for metaphysics and epistemology… essential to appreciate and better understand Avicenna’s philosophy as a whole." * Journal of the History of Philosophy *"This is a rich and carefully argued work… that will be a great resource to anyone interested in the philosophy of Avicenna." * Religious Studies Review *
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University of California Press A Prophet Has Appeared The Rise of Islam through
Book SynopsisEarly Islam has emerged as a lively site of historical investigation, and scholars have challenged the traditional accounts of Islamic origins by drawing attention to the wealth of non-Islamic sources that describe the rise of Islam. A Prophet Has Appeared brings this approach to the classroom. This collection provides students and scholars with carefully selected, introduced, and annotated materials from non-Islamic sources dating to the early years of Islam. These can be read alone or alongside the Qur'an and later Islamic materials. Applying historical-critical analysis, the volume moves these invaluable sources to more equal footing with later Islamic narratives about Muhammad and the formation of his new religious movement. Included are new English translations of sources by twenty authors, originally written in not only Greek and Latin but also Syriac, Georgian, Armenian, Hebrew, and Arabic and spanning a geographic range from England to Egypt and Iran. Ideal for the classroom and personal library, this sourcebook provides readers with the tools to meaningfully approach a new, burgeoning area of Islamic studies.Trade Review"A marvel of concision and originality; best of all, it is readily accessible to the general reader. . . . A Prophet Has Appeared is one of the most readable and exciting books in Islamic history." * Middle East Quarterly *"Indeed, Shoemaker provides one of the most cohesive alternative visions to the emergence of Islam. A Prophet Has Appeared is a pivotal piece of this vision." * Reading Religion *"This sourcebook is a valuable contribution to reliable historical data concerning theologically based approaches to the rise of Islam." * CHOICE *"This is an excellent book and essential reading for anyone interested in the history of Islam during its formative period." * Journal of Near Eastern Studies *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction 1 The Teaching of Jacob the Newly Baptized 2 Synodical Letter, Homily on the Nativity, and Homily on Epiphany Sophronius of Jerusalem 3 A Syriac Fragment Concerning the Believers' Invasion of Syria 4 Letter 14 Maximus the Confessor 5 Chronicle Thomas the Presbyter 6 The Armenian Chronicle of 661 attributed to Sebeos 7 The Spiritual Meadow, Appendix to the Georgian Version John Moschus 8 Homily on the End-Times Ps.-Ephrem the Syrian 9 Letter 14C Ishoʿyahb III of Adiabene 10 Edifying Tales, Homily on the Lord’s Passion, The Hodegos, and Questions and Answers Anastasius of Sinai 11 The Khuzistan Chronicle 12 The Apocalypse of Rabbi Shimʿōn b. Yohai, The Secrets of Rabbi Shimʿōn b. Yohai 13 Pirqe de-Rabbi Eliezer 30 14 The Maronite Chronicle 15 On the Holy Places Adomnán / Arculf 16 The Apocalypse of Ps.-Shenoute 17 The Book of Main Points John Bar Penkaye 18 Fourth Letter to John the Stylite Jacob of Edessa 19 The Passion of Peter of Capitolias 20 Excerpts from a Lost Seventh-Century Greek Source, The Chronicle of Theophanes, The Chronicle of Agapius, The Chronicle of Michael the Syrian, and The Chronicle of 1234 Notes Bibliography Index
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University of California Press Sharia Transformations Cultural Politics and the
Book SynopsisFew symbols in today's world are as laden and fraught as shariaan Arabic-origin term referring to the straight path, the path God revealed for humans, the norms and rules guiding Muslims on that path, and Islamic law and normativity as enshrined in sacred texts or formal statute. Yet the ways in which Muslim men and women experience the myriad dimensions of sharia often go unnoticed and unpublicized. So too do recent historical changes in sharia judiciaries and contemporary strategies on the part of political and religious elites, social engineers, and brand stewards to shape, solidify, and rebrand these institutions. Sharia Transformations is an ethnographic, historical, and theoretical study of the practice and lived entailments of sharia in Malaysia, arguably the most economically successful Muslim-majority nation in the world. The book focuses on the routineeveryday practices of Malaysia's sharia courts and the changes that have occurred in the courtdiscourses and practices in recent decades. Michael G. Peletz approaches Malaysia's sharia judiciary as a global assemblage and addresses important issues in the humanistic and social-scientific literature concerning how Malays and other Muslims engage ethical norms and deal with law, social justice, and governance in a rapidly globalizing world. Trade Review"This book is a centerpiece that opens the way to comparison. Hopefully, the same type of inquiry will be conducted in other contexts, showing global commonalities as well as local specificities and epistemologically embodying the need to move from the science of Islamic law to the anthropology of law in Muslim contexts." * Droit & Société *"This wonderful new book by Peletz is a beautifully written and deeply illuminating account of Malaysia, a country not commonly studied in the US. It deserves a wider audience than those who might be first drawn to it from the content suggested by its title. . . .The writing, which flows unerringly and easily through a splendidly constructed series of chapters, does not stint in pulling in relevant theoretical insights from a wide range of sources, thereby expanding the implications of this work and its potential impact and reach, particularly for anthropologists and legal scholars." * CHOICE *"A highly appreciated scholarly endeavour. . . . Legal scholars, scholars of Islamic studies, and social scientists of Southeast Asia amongst others will certainly find this book very important for their studies." * Pacific Affairs *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments Abbreviations and Acronyms Note on Spelling, Terminology, and Currency Glossary of Frequently Used Malay Terms Introduction: Sharia, Cultural Politics, Anthropology 1. Sharia Judiciary as Global Assemblage: Islamization, Corporatization, and Other Transformations in Context 2. A Tale of Two Courts: Judicial Transformation, Corporate Islamic Governmentality, and the New Punitiveness 3. What Are Sulh Sessions? After Ijtihad, Islamic ADR, and Pastoral Power 4. Discourse, Practice, and Rebranding in Kuala Lumpur’s Sharia Courthouse 5. Are Women Getting (More) Justice? Ethnographic, Historical, and Comparative Perspectives Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index
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University of California Press Sharia Transformations
Book SynopsisFew symbols in today's world are as laden and fraught as shariaan Arabic-origin term referring to the straight path, the path God revealed for humans, the norms and rules guiding Muslims on that path, and Islamic law and normativity as enshrined in sacred texts or formal statute. Yet the ways in which Muslim men and women experience the myriad dimensions of sharia often go unnoticed and unpublicized. So too do recent historical changes in sharia judiciaries and contemporary strategies on the part of political and religious elites, social engineers, and brand stewards to shape, solidify, and rebrand these institutions. Sharia Transformations is an ethnographic, historical, and theoretical study of the practice and lived entailments of sharia in Malaysia, arguably the most economically successful Muslim-majority nation in the world. The book focuses on the routineeveryday practices of Malaysia's sharia courts and the changes that have occurred in the courtdiscourses and practices in reTrade Review"This book is a centerpiece that opens the way to comparison. Hopefully, the same type of inquiry will be conducted in other contexts, showing global commonalities as well as local specificities and epistemologically embodying the need to move from the science of Islamic law to the anthropology of law in Muslim contexts." * Droit & Société *"This wonderful new book by Peletz is a beautifully written and deeply illuminating account of Malaysia, a country not commonly studied in the US. It deserves a wider audience than those who might be first drawn to it from the content suggested by its title. . . .The writing, which flows unerringly and easily through a splendidly constructed series of chapters, does not stint in pulling in relevant theoretical insights from a wide range of sources, thereby expanding the implications of this work and its potential impact and reach, particularly for anthropologists and legal scholars." * CHOICE *"A highly appreciated scholarly endeavour. . . . Legal scholars, scholars of Islamic studies, and social scientists of Southeast Asia amongst others will certainly find this book very important for their studies." * Pacific Affairs *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments Abbreviations and Acronyms Note on Spelling, Terminology, and Currency Glossary of Frequently Used Malay Terms Introduction: Sharia, Cultural Politics, Anthropology 1. Sharia Judiciary as Global Assemblage: Islamization, Corporatization, and Other Transformations in Context 2. A Tale of Two Courts: Judicial Transformation, Corporate Islamic Governmentality, and the New Punitiveness 3. What Are Sulh Sessions? After Ijtihad, Islamic ADR, and Pastoral Power 4. Discourse, Practice, and Rebranding in Kuala Lumpur’s Sharia Courthouse 5. Are Women Getting (More) Justice? Ethnographic, Historical, and Comparative Perspectives Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index
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University of California Press Sisters in the Mirror
Book SynopsisA must read.CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title, 2022 Holds up a mirror to the unifying, braided futures underlying so-called 'Western' and 'Muslim' feminism that are both undermined by the power of capital, the world trade order, and cynical geopolitics.2023 Association for Asian Studies Coomaraswamy Book PrizeA crystal-clear account of the entangled history of Western and Muslim feminisms. Western feminists, pundits, and policymakers tend to portray the Muslim world as the last and most difficult frontier of global feminism. Challenging this view, Elora Shehabuddin presents a unique and engaging history of feminism as a story of colonial and postcolonial interactions between Western and Muslim societies. Muslim women, like other women around the world, have been engaged in their own struggles for generations: as individuals and in groups that include but also extend beyond their religious identity and religious practices. The modern and globally enmeshed Muslim world they navigate Trade Review“Using vignettes as the literary device of choice, Shehabuddin brings readers directly into the lives of these women, a rare treat in itself. She crafts a multi-angled history of feminism that includes women from two colonial countries and Bengali women from the Enlightenment to the present. Many readers of Indian or Pakistani history will be amazed at the quality of research and the connections uncovered in this text. . . . This is an extraordinary and exemplary use of vignettes to sustain women's voices over centuries and highlight interconnectedness, intimacy, and global awareness. . . . A must-read.” * Choice *“Sisters in the Mirror breaks the pattern of using the anglophone feminist scholarship as the preamble for any work about gender studies. The choice of sources is bold and thought-provoking. Through the fluid narrative of the book, these isolated examples are knit together to highlight the challenges of Islamophobia today and its historical roots.” * Gender, Place and Culture *"Sisters in the Mirror provides us with a new way to read and interpret the centuries-old Western-Muslim binary that has been historically constructed, fiercely debated and politically used in favour of colonialism and imperialism." * South Asian History and Culture *"This foundational text marks a significant contribution to feminist debates and Muslim women's writing and is an incredible resource for students and researchers working in the field of global/transnational feminism and South Asian Muslim women. It provides a compact history of contemporary women's rights movements in the West and beyond.” * The Daily Star *"This book offers a rich and interesting discussion of the impact of Western feminism on Muslim women. . . .The most important contribution of this book is that it reminds us that the most effective struggle for a more just world can be through struggles arising from solidarity, understanding and knowledge sharing." * Ethnic and Racial Studies *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction 1 • Muslims of the East 2 • Soulless Seraglios in the Grievances of Englishwomen 3 • Gospel, Adventure, and Introspection in an Expanding Empire 4 • Feminism and Empire 5 • Writing Feminism, Writing Freedom 6 • In the Shadow of the Cold War 7 • Encounters in Global Feminism 8 • In Search of Solidarity across Seven Seas and Thirteen Rivers Epilogue Notes Bibliography Index
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University of California Press Palimpsests of Themselves
Book SynopsisA free open access ebook is available upon publication. Learn more atwww.luminosoa.org. Palimpsests of Themselves is an intervention in current discussions about the fate of philosophy in postclassical Islamic intellectual history. Asad Q. Ahmed uses as a case study the most advanced logic textbook of Muslim South Asia, The Ladder of the Sciences, presenting in English its first full translation and extended commentary. He offers detailed assessments of the technical contributions of the work, explores the social and institutional settings of the vast commentarial response it elicited, and develops a theory of the philosophical commentary that is internal to the tradition. These approaches to the commentarial text complicate presuppositions upon which questions of Islam's intellectual decline are erected. As such, Ahmed offers a unique and powerful opportunity to understand the transmission of knowledge across the Islamic world.
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University of California Press Religion and Political Culture in Kano
Book SynopsisThis title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1973.
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University of California Press The Muslims of Valencia in the Age of Fernando and Isabel
Book SynopsisThe kingdom of Valencia was home to Christian Spain's largest Muslim population during the reign of the Catholic Monarchs, Fernando and Isabel. How did Muslim-Christian coexistence in Valencia remain relatively stable in this volatile period that saw the establishment of the Spanish Inquisition, the Expulsion of the Jews, the conquest of Granada, and the conversion of the Muslims of Granada and Castile? In explanation, Mark Meyerson achieves the first thorough analysis of Fernando and Isabel's policy toward both Muslims and Jews. His findings will stimulate much discussion among Hispanists, Arabists, and historians. Meyerson argues that the key to the persistence of Muslim-Christian coexistence in Valencia lies in the hitherto unexamined differences between the royal couple concerning matters of religion. More than a study of the minority policy of the Catholic Monarchs, however, The Muslims of Valencia is an exemplary analysis of the economic life of Valencia's Muslims and the comp
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University of California Press Jean Sauvagets Introduction to the History of the Muslim East
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University of California Press Stories between Christianity and Islam
Book SynopsisStories between Christianity and Islam offers an original and nuanced understanding of ChristianMuslim relations that shifts focus from discussions of superiority, conflict, and appropriation to the living world of connectivity and creativity. Here, the late antique and medieval Near East is viewed as a world of stories shared by Christians and Muslims. Public storytelling was a key feature for these late antique Christian and early Islamic communities, where stories of saints were used to interpret the past, comment on the present, and envision the future. In this book, Reyhan Durmaz uses these stories to demonstrate and analyze the mutually constitutive relationship between these two religions in the Middle Ages. With an in-depth study of storytelling in Late Antiquity and the mechanisms of hagiographic transmission between Christianity and Islam in the Middle Ages, Durmaz develops a nuanced understanding of saints' stories as a tool for building identity, memory, and authority aTrade Review"An excellent inquiry into the hagiographic texts of Christianity and Islam from late antiquity. . . . a worthwhile read for students of Christian–Islamic intertextuality, one that raises many questions and thought-provoking arguments." * Reading Religion *Table of ContentsContents Acknowledgments Note on Translation, Transliteration, and References Introduction Narrating Stories Sorting Stories Remembering Stories 1. Storytelling in Late Antique Christianity Hagiography and Orality A World of Storytelling Storytellers in Late Antique Christianity Hagiographic Interviews and Audience Participation 2. “How Is Muhammad a Better Storyteller Than I?” Who Is Narrating? Storytelling in the Quran The Broader Late Antique Context of Quranic Storytelling Functions of Storytelling in Muhammad’s Preaching Narrating Stories after Muhammad 3. “Ask Him about the Youths”: Narrating the Quran with Christian Saints Q18: The Cave The Companions of the Cave The Rich Man and the Poor Man Moses, the Unnamed Servant of God, and the Two-Horned 4. Christian Saints in Islamic Literature Remembering Saint Antony South Arabian Historiography and Alexander the Believing King Saint George in Al-Tabarī’s History of the Prophets and Kings Looking at Buildings, Narrating Saint Marūthā 5. From Paul and John to Fīmyūn and Sālih Transformation of a Story Ibn Ishāq on the Authority of Wahb b. Munabbih Fīmyūn and S. ālih in Context 6. Stories between Christianity and Islam Monks, Monasticism, and the Islamic Notion of Sanctity Authorship and Transmission of Hagiographic Knowledge Narratives in and of the Family Abbreviations Notes Bibliography Index
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University of California Press Taming the Messiah
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Offers a fascinating insight into the intellectual history of the pre-modern Ottoman world. . . . Taming the Messiah will certainly not tame your intellectual curiosity for Ottoman intellectual history; it is likely to whet your appetite for more 17th century treats." * Middle East Monitor *Table of ContentsContents Acknowledgments Conventions Used Introduction 1. Politics as Spectacle: Changing Norms of Political Participation in the Seventeenth Century 2. Ottoman Anti-Puritanism: Communal Privacy and Limits to Public Authority 3. Sufi Sovereignties in the Ottoman World: Sufi Orders as Dynasties 4. A New Volume for the Old Mesnevī: Reviving the Dual Caliphate in the Age of Decentralization 5. Language and Historical Consciousness: Theories of Progress in Ottoman Early Modernity 6. Of Coffeehouse Saints: Contesting Surveillance in the Early Modern City Epilogue Notes Bibliography Index
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Archaeology of Islam
Book SynopsisExamining the archaeological implications of Islam as a force which can act upon all areas of life, this text provides an assessment of the means and methods of uncovering Islamic material records. Separate chapters examine the mosque; domestic environment; the Islamic city; and death and burial.Trade Review"This little book packs a punch ... this book has so much to say, and it should be read by both Islamic specialists and mainstream archaeologists." Antiquity " ... [a] stimulating and informative book." Journal of Islamic Studies "His goal is not only to demonstrate the richness and variety of the material culture of Muslim societies ... but also to interpret material culture and connect it convincingly to social characteristics" Aramco World "The standard of scholarship by the author is considerable and his reading and understanding of Islam most impressive" Times Higher Education SupplementTable of ContentsList of Figures. List of Plates. Acknowledgements. 1. Introduction. 2. The Mosque. 3. The Domestic Environment. 4. Muslim Life. 5. Art, Trade and Ideas. 6. Death and Burial. 7. The Community Environment. 8. The Archaeology of Islam?. References. Index.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Archaeology of Islam Social Archaeology
Book SynopsisExamining the archaeological implications of Islam as a force which can act upon all areas of life, this text provides an assessment of the means and methods of uncovering Islamic material records. Separate chapters examine the mosque; domestic environment; the Islamic city; and death and burial.Trade Review"This little book packs a punch ... this book has so much to say, and it should be read by both Islamic specialists and mainstream archaeologists." Antiquity " ... [a] stimulating and informative book." Journal of Islamic Studies "His goal is not only to demonstrate the richness and variety of the material culture of Muslim societies ... but also to interpret material culture and connect it convincingly to social characteristics" Aramco World "The standard of scholarship by the author is considerable and his reading and understanding of Islam most impressive" Times Higher Education SupplementTable of ContentsList of Figures. List of Plates. Acknowledgements. 1. Introduction. 2. The Mosque. 3. The Domestic Environment. 4. Muslim Life. 5. Art, Trade and Ideas. 6. Death and Burial. 7. The Community Environment. 8. The Archaeology of Islam?. References. Index.
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Islamic Legal Studies Program, Harvard Law School alMuwaa the Royal Moroccan Edition The Recension
Book SynopsisThe first written treatise of Islamic law, Imam Mālik’s 8th century CE Muwaṭṭaʾ provides an unparalleled window into the lives, rituals, laws, and customs of Medina’s early Muslim community. Based on the 2013 Muwaṭṭaʾ, The Royal Moroccan Edition, this translation with extensive notes makes this early legal text widely accessible.
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Princeton University Press Muslims and Jews in France
Book SynopsisTraces the global, national, and local origins of the conflict between Muslims and Jews in France, challenging the belief that rising anti-Semitism in France is rooted solely in the unfolding crisis in Israel and Palestine.Trade Review"Mandel offers new perspectives on the factors at play in deteriorating Jewish-Muslim interactions. She challenges theories that concentrate on the Middle East and argues that they obscure dynamics in France that have more directly influenced the situation. This concise account, which highlights instances of interethnic cooperation, is chronologically organized and underscores how the legacy of French colonialism created separate paths for the thousands of North African Muslims and Jews that settled in France because of decolonization."--Choice "I found this an enjoyable and illuminating read... [I]t is a worthwhile book which illuminates one of the pressing problems of our time."--Ruth Barbour, Open History "Muslims and Jews in France is a remarkably concise and clear analysis of the complex relationship and mutual constitution of the two communities. Mandel has a knack for making the paradoxes of her subjects accessible, making this book necessary reading for anyone interested in contemporary French history and politics, Jewish history and Muslim-Jewish relations: instead of just lamenting the news, it allows us to think through it critically."--Arthur Asseraf, French History "Muslims and Jews in France is a most in-depth, sophisticated piece of work that warrants a lot of attention and needs to be read; particularly in light of an on-going conflict where there appears to be no end in sight."--David Marx, David Marx: Book Reviews "For those who prefer thoughtful historical analysis to slogans, Mandel's book is one place to turn. What one finds is that post-war Jewish life in Europe in general, and France in particular, belies the tidy narrative still being constructed."--Simon J. Rabinovitchm, Haaretz "[A] masterful analysis."--Jean-Philippe Dedieu, Sociology "Muslims and Jews in France: A History of Conflict, by Maud Mandel, offers a valuable historical portrait of relations between the two most significant religious minorities in France, and Europe, Jews and Muslims."--Shana Cohen, Journal of Muslims in Europe "In this balanced and sensitive study, Mandel offers a detailed assessment of the development of Muslim-Jewish relations from the immediate post-war years to the late 1980s... Mandel's thoughtful analysis raises important questions for future research. Overall, this is a valuable consideration of a complex topic, and one that will be of benefit both to historians of decolonisation and left-wing mobilisation, and also to those more broadly interested in the controversies which continue to fire the French political imagination."--J. Wardhaugh, English Historical Review "Based on exhaustive research, Muslims and Jews in France condenses half a century of complex inter-ethnic relations in a little more than hundred and fifty pages of text (with 80 pages of notes!) and succeeds in giving a clear picture of the interaction between these two minority communities in France. Recommended to all academic libraries."--Roger S. Kohn, Association of Jewish Libraries Reviews "Outstanding... A significant achievement."--Richard S. Fogarty, American Historical Review "Lucid... [An] important new book."--Lisa Moses Leff, Journal of Modern HistoryTable of ContentsAcknowledgments ix Introduction 1 Chapter One. Colonial Policies, Middle Eastern War, and City Spaces: Marseille in 1948 15 Chapter Two. Decolonization and Migration: Constructing the North African Jew 35 Chapter Three. Encounters in the Metropole: The Impact of Decolonization on Muslim-Jewish Life in France in the 1950s and 1960s 59 Chapter Four. The 1967 War and the Forging of Political Community 80 Chapter Five. Palestine in France: Radical Politics and Hardening Ethnic Allegiances, 1968-72 100 Chapter Six. Particularism versus Pluriculturalism: The Birth and Death of the Anti-Racist Coalition 125 Conclusion 153 Abbreviations 157 Notes 159 Index 241
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Princeton University Press Lost in the Sacred
Book SynopsisArgues that Islam's cultural stasis is not due to the Muslim faith itself, but to the nature of the sacred it is infused with and that penetrates every aspect of life - spiritual and material. This book shows how the sacred in Islam suspends the acceleration of social time, hinders change, and circumvents secularization and modernity.Trade Review"All the evidence--yes, all--points to the ossification of Muslim thought and Muslim behavior in the world... [Lost in the Sacred: Why the Muslim World Stood Still] makes the point clearly and convincingly."--Martin Peretz, New Republic "[Diner] analyzes how the Middle East, which led in cultural, mathematical, and scientific innovation during Europe's Dark Ages, lost momentum... A deep and thorough analysis of the causes of the problems identified by the Arab Human Development Report that will be of interest to followers of Middle Eastern history and politics and those looking to under-stand the differences with the West."--Deirdre Sinnott, ForeWord Magazine "Lost in the Sacred offers a very refreshing perspective into the thinking of the Arab world as compared to the Muslim world... This book is invaluable for anyone willing to go beyond the political rhetoric and understand the multiple factors that brought on the ossification of Arab society and, to a lesser degree, the Islamic world."--Tarek Fatah, The Globe and Mail "Diner seeks to explore and understand the nature of the sacred in Islam through a combination of historical overview, socio-cultural reflection, politico-economic consideration and analysis of the role played by knowledge, language and speech in the formation of the Islamic worldview."--Muhammad Khan, Muslim News "Diner's connection of various dates, places, and persons flowing together in a polished narrative. He fills his relatively short book with an abundance of information that manages never to overwhelm."--Joshua Arnold, Common Review "This book makes an exceptionally important contribution to our understanding of the Muslim world... It can be highly recommended."--Mia Roth, European LegacyTable of ContentsPreface ix Introduction 1 Chapter 1: KNOWLEDGE AND DEVELOPMENT The State of the Arab World 11 "Orientalism" and Its Adversaries Rifa'ah at-Tahtawi and the Arab Human Development Report Language and Social Lifeworlds Knowledge and Technology Freedom and Prosperity Power and Benefit Military and Politics Mehmed Ali and Gamal Abdel Nasser Ground Rent and Productivity Oil Wealth and Stasis Chapter 2: GEOPOLITICS AND RELIGIOUS ZEAL Radicalization in the Muslim East 38 Between Palestine and Kashmir Cold War and Decolonization England and Russia Gladstone and Disraeli Caliphate and Pan-Islam Kemal Pasha and Enver Pasha Hindus and Muslims Colonialism and Alienation Arabism and Islamism Mawdudi and Sayyid Qutb Political Th eology and Civil War Chapter 3: TEXT AND SPEECH The Rejection of the Printing Press 69 One God, One Book Mechanical Reproduction and Profanation Consonants and Vowels Arabic and Hebrew Baruch Spinoza and Walter Benjamin Romanization and Secularization Recitation and Reading Literacy and Diglossia Fusha and Ammiya Chapter 4: RISE AND DECLINE Ottoman Perplexities in the Early Modern Period 96 Europe and Asia Ottomans and the New World Gold and Silver Piri Reis and Selim I Mamluks and Venetians ThePrice Revolution and Mercantilism Janissaries and Bureaucrats Merchants and Craftsmen Inflation and Rebellion Stasis or Crisis Mustafa Ali and Katip Celebi Chapter 5: POLITICAL POWER AND ECONOMIC BENEFIT Muslim Social Environment in the Classical Age 126 Desert and Steppe Tribute and Tax Central Power and Urban Culture Umayyads and Abbasids Mercenaries and Traders Polis and Medina "Public" and "Private" Benefices and Capital Labor and Property Time and Liturgy Ethics and Morals Sacred and Profane Chapter 6: HISTORICAL THOUGHT AND DIVINE LAW Converting Sacred into Profane Time 153 Acceleration or Deceleration Law and History Cyclical versus Linear Time Ibn Khaldun and Giambattista Vico Past Utopias and Future Worlds Islam and Judaism Leo Strauss and Moses Maimonides Dual Law and Dual Time Muhammad Asad and Moses Mendelssohn Law of the Land and Secularization Notes 181 Index of Proper Names 211
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Princeton University Press The Princeton Encyclopedia of Islamic Political
Book SynopsisProvides the context needed for understanding contemporary politics in the Islamic world and beyond. This volume focuses on the origins and evolution of Islamic political ideas and related subjects, covering central terms, concepts, personalities, movements, places, and schools of thought across Islamic history.Trade ReviewOne of Library Journal's Best Reference of Law & Politics for 2012 One of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles Top 25 Academic Books for 2013 "[A] work of high-quality erudition packaged in an accessible manner which will benefit a wide readership, the PEIPT is thus also quintessentially of its time and a political statement of sorts in itself, which is, perhaps paradoxically, where its deeper value as a point of reference will ultimately lie."--Zaheer Kazmi, Times Literary Supplement "In this timely volume, 15 major entries examine key topics such as Muhammad, jihad, gender, fundamentalism, and pluralism. The remaining nearly 400 entries focus on the origin and evolution of Islamic political terms, concepts, personalities, movements, places, and schools of thought."--Library Journal, Best Reference 2012 selection "This unprecedented encyclopedia aims to be a comprehensive, authoritative, innovative reference covering 14 centuries while demonstrating its utility to comprehend today's political and cultural situation in Islamic societies. It is a truly impressive opus."--Choice "[T]he editors of EIPT have done a marvelous and stunning job by bringing out such an all-inclusive and rich volume on the various aspects, trends and perspectives, of Islamic political thought. Taken as a whole, this work is quite a comprehensive and concise guide, providing positive and reasonably balanced views on a wide range of topics relating to Islam and politics. It could also be recommended for use as an essential and International important reference guide; a must read for everyone interested in Islamic political thought. And keeping in view the richness and comprehensiveness, lucidness and coherence, wide-ranging and diverse approach and nature of the entries, as well as the integration of the latest scholarship, EIPT is not only one of the most essential but is a must-have and must-read reference work both for the students and specialists of Islamic political thought in particular and a best one volume comprehensive work that brings together concepts and issues, personalities and movements, for undergraduates and graduates of Islamic studies in general."--Tauseef Ahmad Parray, World Journal of Islamic History and Civilization "[T]his volume is almost unbelievably affordable... Professors can afford to have a copy of their own, and every academic library should purchase one without delay... [H]ighly recommended."--Paula Skreslet, Theological Librarianship "Written by an international team of specialists, the entries make use of the latest research and provide useful recommendations for further reading and research through bibliographies, cross-references and an index. This first Encyclopedia of Islamic Political Thought constitutes a resourceful guide for students, researches, journalists, diplomats and anyone looking for information on the complex subject of Islam and politics."--Lisa Kaaki, Arab News "[B]y incorporating the latest scholarship and providing a clear path through the contemporary Islamic weltanschauung, this Princeton Encyclopedia will be a valuable resource for students, researchers, journalists, and anyone else seeking an informed perspective on contemporary politics in the Islamic world, and beyond."--Bob Duckett, Reference Reviews "Incorporating the latest scholarship, this is an indispensable resource for students, researchers, journalists, and anyone else seeking an informed perspective on the complex intersection of Islam and politics."--World Book Industry "[T]his work is a fully developed research project that is able to meet the expectations of enthusiastic scholars of Islamic studies, politics and modem history."--Majid Daneshgar, Political Studies Review "[E]ncyclopedic in its scope and presents one of the most authoritative overviews of the topic published in recent years."--Jorgen S. Nielsen, Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations "The work offered to us here by Professor Bowering and his distinguished associate editors is very welcome indeed... A very useful contribution to the field... A convenient and reliable first reference, and through its longer articles a good means of finding one's way through the complexities of Islamic political discourse over the last fourteen centuries."--R. Stephen Humphreys, Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African StudiesTable of ContentsIntroduction vii Alphabetical List of Entries xxi Topical List of Entries xxv Contributors xxix Maps xxxv Entries A-Z 1 Index 607
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Princeton University Press Princeton Readings in Islamist Thought
Book SynopsisAn anthology of key primary texts that offer an introduction to Islamist political thought since the early twentieth century.Trade Review"Princeton Readings in Islamist Thought presents representative writings of that radical minority of Muslims who reject political quietism, resist alien intrusions, and call for a divinely mandated state and society as set out in the Koran and as exemplified in the early Muslim community."--Foreign Affairs "There is no other anthology that better demonstrates the multiplicity of Islamist thought, the intricacy of its intellectual and political contexts, or the variety and diversity of ways in which it relates to other intellectual and religious trends in the contemporary Muslim world."--Tauseef Ahmad Parray, Islam and Muslim SocietiesTable of ContentsAcknowledgments xi Permissions xiii A Note on Transliteration, Spelling, and Other Conventions xvii Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Part I: Islamism: An Emergent Worldview Chapter 2: Hasan al-Banna 49 Toward the Light 56 Chapter 3: Sayyid Abu'l-A'la Mawdudi 79 The Islamic Law 86 Chapter 4: Sayyid Abu'l-Hasan'Ali Nadwi 107 Muslim Decadence and Revival 112 Chapter 5: Sayyid Qutb 129 Signposts along the Road 136 In the Shade of the Qur'an 145 Part II: Remaking the Islamic State Chapter 6: Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini 155 Islamic Government 163 Chapter 7: Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr 181 The General Framework of the Islamic Economy 186 Chapter 8: Hasan al-Turabi 207 The Islamic State 213 Chapter 9: Yusuf al-Qaradawi 224 Islam and Democracy 230 Part III: Islamism and Gender Chapter 10: Murtaza Mutahhari 249 The Human Status of Woman in the Qur'an 254 Chapter 11: Zaynab al-Ghazali 275 An Islamist Activist 283 From Days of My Life, chapter 2 288 Chapter 12: Nadia Yassine 302 Modernity, Muslim Women, and Politics in the Mediterranean 311 Part IV: Violence, Action, and Jihad Chapter 13: Muhammad'Abd al-Salam Faraj 321 The Neglected Duty 327 Chapter 14: 'Umar'Abd al-Rahman 344 The Present Rulers and Islam: Are They Muslims or Not? 350 Chapter 15: Hamas 356 Charter of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) of Palestine 364 Chapter 16: Muhammad Husayn Fadlallah 387 Islamic Unity and Political Change 394 September 11th, Terrorism, Islam, and the Intifada 403 Chapter 17: The Taliban 409 A New Layeha for the Mujahidin 415 An Interview with a Taliban Commander 418 Part V: Globalizing Jihad Chapter 18: Usama bin Laden 425 Declaration of War against the Americans Occupying the Land of the Two Holy Places 436 Chapter 19: Muhammad'Ata al-Sayyid 460 Final Instructions 466 Glossary 473 Bibliography 479 Index 501
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Princeton University Press Jihad in Islamic History
Book SynopsisWhat is jihad? Does it mean violence, as many non-Muslims assume? Or does it mean peace, as some Muslims insist? This book focuses on the early history of jihad, shedding light on the controversies over jihad. It shows that those who argue that jihad means only violence or only peace are both wrong.Trade Review"...short, incisive, and highly readable book."--Ahmed Rashid, New York Review of Books "Viewing what has become an increasingly crowded field, [Bonner] points out that the word jihad has acquired different resonances for a wide variety of actors, from the Islamist radicals for whom it forms the heart of a militant ideology to mystical quietists who regard the 'greater jihad' as the struggle against the 'lower self' of baser human impulses."--Malise Ruthven, New York Review of Books "Bonner's Jihad in Islamic History is a first-class work that should be highly useful as an introduction to the basic issues and history of the subject, and despite its conciseness contains information interesting even for the more specialized scholar."--David Cook, Middle East Journal "Bonner ... provides a cogent yet detailed historical survey of the concept and practice of jihad in Muslim societies. His book is a much-needed counter to the poorly researched or downright biased and alarmist cluster of publications that were quickly written and released after September 11, 2001... The book is easily accessible to the nonspecialist, and is ideal for use in an upper-level undergraduate topics course in Middle Eastern and Islamic history or Islamic religious thought. Bonner's work is also a useful primer for specialists which does not sacrifice quality for brevity."--Christopher Anzalone, Religious Studies Review "Michael Bonner brings to the subject a sober, forensic approach grounded in sound historiography and a firm grasp of primary sources... The author is to be commended for having provided an accessible, broad historical survey of the mercurial term 'jihad' and its deployment over time. Both the specialist and the nonspecialist will benefit from this study. This slim book is not exhaustive in its approach, nor does it claim to be. But it asks all the right questions and broadly indicates the directions in which future scholarship on jihad as both an institution and a multivalent concept may fruitfully venture."--Asma Afsaruddin, Speculum "[T]his is a very interesting and useful little book both from the perspective of history and the emergence of Islamic thought and culture. It also includes a useful bibliography and index. The author should be congratulated for his thoughtful and stimulating contribution to the contemporary discourse on the Islamic concept of Jihad, warfare and peace."--Muhammad Khan, Muslim News "At a time in history when there is a crucial struggle for the soul of the Islamic world, Bonner has provided a road map for scholars and students alike attempting to make sense of the myriad of competing claims. This is a welcome addition to the literature on jihad indeed."--Lewis Brownstein, Ph.D., Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa "Bonner has been very successful in preparing an introduction to the doctrine and practises of jihad in early Islamic history that can initiate students to the first period Islamic history and early interpretations of jihad. Moreover, there is also a useful commented bibliography at the end of each chapter."--Michelangelo Guida, Turkish Journal of Islamic StudiesTable of ContentsList of Maps xi Symbols and Accent Marks xiii Preface xv CHAPTER ONE: Introduction 1 What Is Jihad? 1 Just War and Holy War 4 Warfare and Jihad 6 Fields of Debate 10 Historiography and Origins 14 Readings 18 CHAPTER TWO: The Quran and Arabia 20 Combat in the Quran 21 Gift and Reciprocity 27 Fighting and Recompense 30 "The Beggar and the Warrior" 32 Readings 34 CHAPTER THREE: Muhammad and His Community 36 Sira and Maghazi: Sacred History 37 Hadith: The Norm 45 Themes of Jihad in the Hadith 49 Fighting with One's Money 51 Readings 54 CHAPTER FOUR: The Great Conquests 56 The Course of Conquest 58 Explanations 60 Approaches to the Islamic Sources 64 Approaches to the Non-Islamic Sources 67 Readings 71 CHAPTER FIVE: Martyrdom 72 Martyrdom before Islam 73 Martyrdom in Quran and Tradition 74 Contexts of Martyrdom in Islam 76 Martyrs and Neomartyrs 79 Readings 82 CHAPTER SIX: Encounter with the Other 84 Conquest Society and Fiscal Regime 84 Treatment of Non-Muslims 87 Abode of Islam, Abode of War 92 Convivencia 93 Readings 95 CHAPTER SEVEN: Embattled Scholars 97 Syria and the Byzantine Frontier 98 Arabia 102 Iraq: The Synthesis of al-Shafi"i 106 North Africa 108 Spain 111 Central Asia 112 The Embattled Scholars: Conclusions 114 Readings 116 CHAPTER EIGHT: Empires, Armies, and Frontiers 118 The Umayyad Caliphate: Imperial Jihad 119 Revolution and Jihad 124 The "Abbasid Caliphate and Its Military Crisis 127 Frontier Societies: Against Byzantium 131 Frontier Societies: Spain and North Africa 134 Ribat 136 The Crusades 137 Ottoman Origins 144 Corsairs in the Mediterranean 149 The Western Sudan 151 Empires, Armies, and Frontiers: Conclusions 153 Readings 155 CHAPTER NINE: Colonial Empire, Modern State, New Jihad 157 Resistance and Reform 157 Fundamentalism and Islamism 161 Readings 165 CHAPTER TEN: Conclusions 167 Bibliography 175 Index 191
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Princeton University Press The Emancipation of Europes Muslims
Book SynopsisTraces how governments across Western Europe have responded to the presence of Muslim immigrants in their countries over the years. This title challenges the widespread notion that Europe's Muslim minorities represent a threat to liberal democracy.Trade ReviewCo-Winner of the 2013 Best Book Award in Migration and Citizenship, American Political Science Association Winner of the 2013 Hubert Morken Award for Best Book, Religion and Politics Section of the American Political Science Association One of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2012 "The Emancipation of Europe's Muslims ... looks at the largely unnoticed ways in which European governments have begun to integrate Muslims and Muslim organisations into public life... Relying on extensive research and a wide range of interviews, Mr. Laurence has written an original and thought-provoking study."--Economist "[Laurence's] book is perhaps the subtlest and most solidly researched analysis of European policies toward Islam... Laurence establishes firm ground for hope."--Andrew Moravcsik, Foreign Affairs "Laurence examines the transformation of the relations between Western European states and their Muslim populations. This ethnographically rich, well-documented book successfully reveals that European states (France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and the UK) have more similarities than differences in terms of their interactions with Muslims... [The Emancipation of Europe's Muslims] is very informative; it includes several figures and tables about Muslim demography, organizations, and representation in Western Europe. By emphasizing the complexity of state-Islam relations in Europe, it goes beyond simplistic dichotomies and cliches, and provides a much-needed, broad perspective on this important subject."--Choice "Laurence's book is filled with thoughtful reflections and deep insights about one of the most fundamental political issues of our time and presents the result of a meticulous study of a long and complex political process, masterfully documented and made vivid with the help of a substantial body of evidence collected from a number of countries across Europe."--Reza Azarian, European Societies "Laurence's study is rigorously researched and a noteworthy contribution to the field."--Sanam Vakil, International-Spectator "The Emancipation of Europe's Muslims is a very impressive book. It is historically informed, theoretically rich, and comprehensive in its scope."--J. Christopher Soper, Journal of Church and StateTable of ContentsList of Illustrations ix List of Tables xi List of Abbreviations xiii Preface xvii Chapter One: A Leap in the Dark: Muslims and the State in Twenty-fi rst-Century Europe 1 Chapter Two: European Outsourcing and Embassy Islam: L'islam, c'est moi 30 Chapter Three: A Politicized Minority: The Qur'an is our Constitution 70 Chapter Four: Citizens, Groups, and the State 105 Chapter Five: The Domestication of State-Mosque Relations 133 Chapter Six: Imperfect Institutionalization: Islam Councils in Europe 163 Chapter Seven: The Partial Emancipation: Muslim Responses to the State--Islam Consultations 198 Chapter Eight: Muslim Integration and European Islam in the Next Generation 245 Notes 273 Interviews 309 Bibliography 317 Index 355
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Princeton University Press Ancient Religions Modern Politics The Islamic
Book SynopsisWhy does Islam play a larger role in contemporary politics than other religions? Is there something about the Islamic heritage that makes Muslims more likely than adherents of other faiths to invoke it in their political life? This title answers these questions by examining the roles of Islam, Hinduism, and Christianity in modern political life.Trade ReviewMichael Cook, Winner of the 2014 Holberg Prize "Ancient Religions, Modern Politics ... addresses a vital present-day issue on which many have offered opinions, all unsupported by the historical scholarship that he has been able to apply ... impregnable scholarship ... towering work."--Jonathan Benthall, Times Literary Supplement "[Cook] presents a panoramic and nuanced overview of political Islam with regard to identity, social values and culture over time."--Sundeep Khanna, Mint "In many ways, this work is a culmination of a life dedicated to scholarly research and writing. Ancient Religions, Modern Politics has depth that is uncommon, is presented in a readable format that makes it accessible to non-experts and is recognised for its academic rigor by specialists... Cook presents a text that is accessible for the undergraduate level while at the same time challenging and a useful resource for the graduate level."--Taylor & Francis Online "A scholarly tour de force by one of the world's pre-eminent historians of Islam."--William McCants, WallStreetJournal.com "Certainly, rich in its use of sources and convincing in its arguments, this book should be widely read and would be very influential."--Maurice Borrmans, Islamochristiana "This is an impressive work that asks difficult questions and is not afraid to answer them. Cook's sources are extensive and delve deeply into each religious tradition... He skillfully weaves together thinkers from the earliest form of the faith to contemporary schools of though. Readers will be ... challenged to think critically about the important questions he raises."--Theodore A. Nitz, Fides et Historia "Enlightening."--Islamic Quarterly "Profoundly erudite, written with exceptional clarity, and laced with mordant wit."--Ellis Goldberg, Journal of Church and State "This impressive book offers a new approach to answering an old question: why did Islam develop a political profile which paved the way to a 'pull of Islamism,' even turning into militant sectarian conflicts? ... Cook's highly stimulating and knowledgeable reading of Muslims' use of tradition and his answer to the old question will certainly prompt a new discussion about the genealogy of political Islam."--Reinhard Schulze, Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African StudiesTable of ContentsPreface xi Part One: Identity Introduction to Part One 1 1 Islam and Identity 3 1. Introduction 3 2. Pre-modern ethnic identity: Turks and Trojans 3 3. Pre-modern ethnic identity: the Islamic factor 8 4. Eighteenth-century Identity politics 18 5. Pre-modern Muslim identity: formation and decay 20 6. The residue of Muslim identity on the eve of modern times 23 7. Modern ethnic and Muslim identity: expectations 32 8. Modern ethnic and Muslim identity: realizations 35 9. Muslim identity and geopolitics 47 10. Conclusion 51 2 Hinduism and identity 53 1. Introduction 53 2. The weakness of pre-modern ethnic and Hindu identity 54 3. Aspects of Hindu coherence 61 4. Modern ethnic and Hindu identity 71 5. Rallying Hindus against Muslims 91 6. What are the Hindu nationalists? 103 7. Conclusion 120 3 Catholicism and identity in Latin America 123 1. Introduction 123 2. The Virgin of Guadalupe 123 3. High expectations 126 4. Low realizations 134 5. Explaining the gap 140 6. Conclusion 154 Conclusion to Part One 156 Part Two: Values Introduction to Part Two 159 4 Society 165 1. Introduction 165 2. Islam 167 3. Hinduism 191 4. Latin American Catholicism 199 5. Religious elites 211 6. Conclusion 213 5 Warfare 215 1. Introduction 215 2. Islam 218 3. Hinduism 234 4. Latin American Catholicism 241 5. Conclusion 246 6 Divine jealousy 249 1. Introduction 249 2. Islam 251 3. Hinduism 282 4. Latin American Catholicism 297 5. Conclusion 307 7 Polity 309 1. Introduction 309 2. Islam 309 3. Hinduism 336 4. Latin American Catholicism 344 5. Conclusion 357 Conclusion to Part Two 361 Part Three: Fundamentalism Introduction to Part Three 371 8 Islam and fundamentalism 377 1. Introduction 377 2. Form 377 3. Substance: identity 386 4. Substance: values 389 5. Fundamentalism, conservatism, and modernism 393 6. Conclusion 397 9 Hinduism and fundamentalism 399 1. Introduction 399 2. Form 400 3. Substance: identity 409 4. Substance: values 411 5. Fundamentalism, conservatism, and modernism 414 6. Conclusion 429 10 Latin American Catholicism and fundamentalism 431 1. Introduction 431 2. Form 431 3. Substance 434 4. Fundamentalism, conservatism, and modernism 438 5. Conclusion 439 Conclusion to Part Three 440 Afterword 443 1. Looking back 443 2. Looking ahead 456 Appendix: "Hindu fundamentalism" and the Fundamentalism Project 463 Bibliography 469 Index 517
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Princeton University Press The Makings of Indonesian Islam Orientalism and
Book SynopsisIndonesian Islam is often portrayed as being intrinsically moderate by virtue of the role that mystical Sufism played in shaping its traditions. This title traces how the popular image of Indonesian Islam was shaped by encounters between colonial Dutch scholars and reformist Islamic thinkers.Trade Review"This well-written, deeply erudite history by Princeton historian Laffan, a prominent scholar of Islam in Southeast Asia, explores the development of Islamic learning in the islands of what is now Indonesia as well as how the faith came to be understood and explained by Dutch scholars during the colonial period. As such, the book offers a compelling parallel history of Indonesia, setting up an engaging new narrative separate from the one most commonly presented, wherein the imposition of colonial rule and later emergence of nationalist consciousness follows a more secular path... The analysis of this intellectual life, along with the thorough understanding of local religious authorities' deeply felt faith, offers a new vision of Indonesian lives under colonial rule."--Choice "With its meticulous scholarship and its wealth of insights into European and Indonesian Muslim understandings of Islam, however, there can be no doubt that this is a path-breaking study. It is a book that should be welcomed and read by all scholars of Islam and all specialists of Indonesia."--Robert W. Hefner, Indonesia "The Makings of Indonesian Islam is an impressive and important scholarly contribution that provides a wealth of information and critical perspectives to scholars and students alike. A glossary, index, and eleven figures (including maps and photographs) enrich the text and are helpful resources for the reader. As an ethnomusicologist with research interests in Javanese arts and culture, I very much look forward to using this book in my own research projects and rereading this book with students in advanced seminars."--Christina Sunardi, American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences "This book offers an original reflection on the factors that have contributed to the faces of Islam in Indonesia today. It is fascinating, and brilliant in the lines of argument and interplay of themes that it develops, and despite the liveliness, at times playfulness of style, is dense and closely argued in its texture... [T]his is a wonderful book."--Anthony H. Johns, Journal of Southeast Asian Studies "Lafffan's very rich account ... [is] an original and richly detailed contribution to writing the history of an Indonesian Islam."--Carool Kersten, Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences of Southeast Asia and Oceania "Laffan displays great erudition throughout the volume... The overriding impression left with the reader is that Laffan is right on top of all the relevant literature as well as diverse disciplines: history, theology, and mysticism in both Indonesia and the Arab world. This study will provide a benchmark for future scholarship for some time to come, and deservedly so."--Peter G. Riddell, Journal of Islamic Studies "Michael F. Laffan has written a dense, very informative and very inspiring book that should be required reading for anyone who wants to deal with Islam in Indonesia and the Netherlands Orientalism."--Stephan Conermann, Sehepunkte "This dense historical narrative, providing a wealth of examples, will be of interest to scholars of Islam, Southeastern Asia, and Sufism. While primarily directed at well seasoned scholars, the volume would be palatable to graduate students as well."--Lavinia Stan, European Legacy "This book should be mandatory reading for anyone committed to nuanced reconstruction of the social history of Islamic movements and Christianity in insular Southeast Asia."--Christopher M. Joll, Mission StudiesTable of ContentsList of Illustrations ix Preface xi Acknowledgments xv Abbreviations and Archival Referents xvii Part One: Inspiration, Rememoration, Reform 1 Chapter One: Remembering Islamization, 1300-1750 3 Chapter Two: Embracing a New Curriculum, 1750-1800 25 Chapter Three: Reform and the Widening Muslim Sphere, 1800-1890 40 Part Two: Power in Quest of Knowledge 65 Chapter Four: Foundational Visions of Indies Islam, 1600-1800 67 Chapter Five: New Regimes of Knowledge, 1800-1865 85 Chapter Six: Seeking the Counterweight Church, 1837-1889 101 Part Three: Orientalism Engaged 123 Chapter Seven: Distant Musings on a Crucial Colony, 1882-1888 125 Chapter Eight: Collaborative Encounters, 1889-1892 147 Chapter Nine: Shadow Muftis, Christian Modern, 1892-1906 162 Part Four: Sufi Pasts, Modern Futures 175 Chapter Ten: From Sufism to Salafism, 1905-1911 177 Chapter Eleven: Advisors to Indonesie, 1906-1919 190 Chapter Twelve: Hardenings and Partings, 1919-1942 209 Conclusion 233 Glossary 237 Notes 243 Index 287
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Princeton University Press The Muslim Brotherhood Evolution of an Islamist
Book SynopsisThe Muslim Brotherhood has achieved a level of influence nearly unimaginable before the Arab Spring. The Brotherhood was the resounding victor in Egypt's 2011-2012 parliamentary elections, and six months later, a leader of the group was elected president. Yet the implications of the Brotherhood's rising power for the future of democratic governanceTrade ReviewHonorable Mention for the 2015 Hubert Morken Award for Best Book, Religion and Politics Section of the American Political Science Association One of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2014 One of The Middle East Channel's Top Five Books of 2013, chosen by Marc Lynch "The Muslim Brotherhood has been pushed out of power in Egypt and Carrie Rosefsky Wickham ... might appear to be publishing just too late. In fact, her book still matters."--Gerard Russell, Times Literary Supplement "[F]ine-grained, historically rich analysis."--Charles Tripp, London Review of Books "This timely publication emerges from Emory University political scientist Wickham's (Mobilizing Islam) long-term research into the institutional and ideological nuances of 'movement changes' within the Muslim Brotherhood--the Sunni revivalist organization that was the leading opponent of the Mubarak regime in Egypt before the popular uprising of January 2011... This admirable study (based on hundreds of interviews) is a judicious, well-grounded plea for complexity in the depiction and analysis of Islamist movements."--Publishers Weekly "[F]ascinating and marvelously detailed... The Muslim Brotherhood offers one of the best and most detailed presentations of a robust school of thought among students of Islamism... [I]t is likely to become a standard text and will be received as a major summary statement of decades of research and analysis."--Marc Lynch, Democracy: A Journal of Ideas "In this richly researched book, Wickham provides the most in-depth analysis of the genesis and development of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood available in English... This valuable contribution to the literature on mainstream Islamist movements will be useful to scholars and policymakers alike."--Library Journal "[A] clearly written and balanced account of the Brotherhood from its modest beginnings to its coming to power."--Michael Burleigh, Literary Review "[A] commanding study of the Brotherhood's long history."--Frederick Deknatel, National "[An] excellent new history of the Muslim Brotherhood."--Christopher de Bellaigue, Guardian "[O]utstanding... The Muslim Brotherhood is an essential guide to understanding the historical background of the political crisis in Egypt today."--Joseph Richard Preville, Muscat Daily "Given Egypt's crucial position as the Arab world's most populous nation, it is especially welcome that Emory University's Carrie Rosefsky Wickham, has written The Muslim Brotherhood, an accessible and informative analysis of one of the most important and perhaps most misunderstood political organizations in the Middle East... Wickham's book provides a fascinating historical account of the Muslim Brotherhood and its development over the decades."--Matthew Feeney, American Conservative "Wickham's thoughtful presentation of the Muslim Brotherhood as both a significant historical player and a responsive ideological organization may serve to deepen our understanding of current upheavals in the Arab world. Fascinating, revealing, and impressive in scope, Wickham's book stands to make important contributions to contemporary studies of the Middle East."--Michelle Anne Schingler, Foreword "[The Muslim Brotherhood] is a careful analysis that is meticulous in questioning the data from a position of critical reflection, demonstrating many years of research and experience and a genuine understanding of the region and its complexities by not taking simple statements at face value... The extent to which analysis of this kind can derive valid causal inferences from observed data hinges on the contextual knowledge of the researcher, and it is here that this work truly excels... The Muslim Brotherhood: Evolution of an Islamist Movement is not just a timely new book on a topic of public interest but a fine example of academic research."--Christina Hellmich, Times Higher Education "[W]hatever transpires the Muslim Brotherhood will be key players, whether in government or on the street, and this excellent work of historical analysis will be essential reading for all those who want a grounded and informed understanding of events."--Dr. Charles H. Middleburgh, Middleburgh Blog "Highlighting elements of movement continuity and change, and demonstrating that shifts in Islamist worldviews, goals, and strategies are not the result of a single strand of cause and effect, Wickham provides a systematic, fine-grained account of Islamist group evolution in Egypt and the wider Arab world."--World Book Industry "The Muslim Brotherhood is an excellent place to start the quest to understand the Brotherhood and their central role in recent events. Wickham's finely tuned analysis takes us only to the election of Mohamed Morsi on June 30, 2012. Yet, rather than date her study, the cascade of events that followed has only served to heighten its value."--Raymond William Baker, Middle East Journal "Carrie Wickham brings years of thoughtful research, experience in the field, and careful reflection to her new book on the Muslim Brotherhood. The book, which is meticulously detailed and superbly sourced, is a pleasure to read and advances robust theoretical and empirical claims... Wickham's book is a masterful telling of the trajectory of the contemporary Egyptian Muslim Brothers."--Joshua Stacher, International Journal of Middle East Studies "[The Muslim Brotherhood] provides a nuanced and rich analysis of the transformation of the Brotherhood from its inception in the 1920s until its rise to power in 2011-12... This book is a must read not only for students of Egypt and the Muslim Brotherhood but also for all those interested in the evolution of social and political movements in the Middle East and beyond."--Choice "Wickham's work is a valuable introduction to the Muslim Brotherhood and Islamist movements in the Arab world. It is timely and relevant and promises to advance a much-needed discussion of the complexity of Islamist movements and their political endeavours."--Dalal Daoud, International Journal "Wickham's book provides a solid guide to the Muslim Brotherhood."--Wolfgang G. Schwanitz, Middle East Quarterly "Carrie Rosefsky Wickham has authored a singularly important work for those especially interested in learning how religiously representative Egyptians think about their lives and the way forward. The author is commended for her labor and diligence and notably for her exploration of the mindset that has captured the fascination of people the world over."--Lawrence Ziring, Review of PoliticsTable of ContentsPreface ix Acknowledgments xiii Note on Transliteration xvii Chapter One Conceptualizing Islamist Movement Change 1 Chapter Two The Brotherhood's Early Years 20 Chapter Three The Brotherhood's Foray into Electoral Politics 46 Chapter Four The Wasat Party Initiative and the Brotherhood's Response 76 Chapter Five The Brotherhood's Seesaw between Self-Assertion and Self-Restraint 96 Chapter Six Repression and Retrenchment 120 Chapter Seven The Brotherhood and the Egyptian Uprising 154 Chapter Eight Egypt's Islamist Movement in Comparative Perspective 196 Chapter Nine The Muslim Brotherhood in (Egypt's) Transition 247 Notes 289 List of Interviews 327 Selected Bibliography 331 Index 347
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Princeton University Press The Lost Archive
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Winner of the British-Kuwait Friendship Society Book Prize""Winner of the Middle East Medievalists Book Prize""Winner of the Haskins Medal, Medieval Academy of America""Finalist for the National Jewish Book Award in Writing Based on Archival Material""One of the Times Literary Supplement's Books of the Year 2020""[T]hose seeking to ask important questions about the Jewish-Arab dynamic in medieval times will … find much to glean [in this book]."---Dr. Stu Halpern, Jewish Book Council"A handsome volume with compelling illustrations . . . . This magisterial study is a must for anyone interested in the geniza but also for anyone considering how we relate to the texts of our predecessors and what we hope to leave to those who follow."---Elka Weber, Segula Jewish History Magazine"Ferociously thoroughly researched, beautifully written."---Robert Irwin, Times Literary Supplement"A pleasure to read. Rustow writes exceptionally well, approaching her material with an often informal, jocular tone, which makes all the talk of ligatures, tax receipts and bureaucracy go down more smoothly."---Christian Sahner, Times Literary Supplement"[Rustow’s] book under review deserves to be perused and read for generations to come."---Ephraim Nissan, Quaderni di Studi Indo-Mediterranei"A tremendous service to the scientific community. Rustow enthralls her reader with herstyle and her art of telling intricate stories."---Frédéric Bauden, Medieval Encounters
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Princeton University Press On the Muslim Question
Book SynopsisIn the post-9/11 West, there is no shortage of strident voices telling us that Islam is a threat to the security, values, way of life, and even existence of the United States and Europe. This title demolishes the notion that there is a "clash of civilizations" between the West and Islam.Trade Review"Is there a clash of civilizations, as Samuel Huntington maintained, between the Muslim world and the West? Norton's response will be of interest to students of geopolitics and Islamic studies."--Kirkus Reviews "She scores many hits, and illuminates the smug racism behind much recent blazoning of Enlightenment values."--Paul Laity, Prospect "Two strengths make Norton's work stand out in the crowded field of books that address Islam and democracy. First is her insistence on considering Islamic voices of the past and present, from medieval philosopher al-Farabi to Qutb and Ramadan, as conversation partners within the Western tradition. Second is her concise rebuttal of prominent philosophers, in particular Jacques Derrida, John Rawls and Slovaj Zizek, each of whom has perceived a danger in the nature of Islam."--Steve Young, Christian Century "Professor Anne Norton of the University of Pennsylvania, is a liberal academic who takes on all the anti-Muslim hysterics, right wing paranoiacs and sloppy thinkers in this measured and profoundly thought-provoking book."--Charles H. Middleburgh, Middleburgh Blog "Anne Norton provides us with a window into the interaction between European versions of modernity and the Islamic experience, drawing attention to how Muslims often face resistance and hatred as they enter into previously constituted elements of European society."--Tikkun "Anne Norton's On the Muslim Question ... is distinguished by moral daring and intellectual perspicacity, that is bold and passionate in tone but also rigorous and academic in substance... Anne Norton's scholarly effort, as much an academic tract as a pamphlet and a political statement, redeems all those promises and amply testifies to the intellectual and moral resources of the academy as well as its integrity."--S. Parvez Manzoor, Muslim World Book Review "Anne Norton ... has written an incisive volume analyzing a question at the heart of a number of contemporary vexing domestic and foreign policy issues. She brings to the task an impressive command of the subject matter as well as exceptional insight and judgment as a political theorist."--Mujeeb Khan, H-Net Reviews "[T]he book is an insightful analysis of the way Islam and Muslims figure in contemporary discourses, and it should be read by students and scholars interested in representations of Islam and Muslims. I recommend it."--Lasse Thomassen, Political Studies Review and Political Theory "This will be excellent and important reading for missiologists, social anthropologists, political scientists, and others."--Bruce Campbell Moyer, Seminary Studies "On the Muslim Question, is an indispensable reading for scholars as well as those interested in understanding the complex relationship between Islam and the West."--Asif Mohiuddin, Islam and Civilisational Renewal "On the Muslim Question combines virtues rarely found in one place. It is scrupulously attentive to the everyday facts about the ways in which the Muslim and non-Muslim worlds interact and devastatingly sharp about the way in which the facts undermine a lot of high-flown commentary on the supposed threat the Muslim world poses to the West... [Norton] is a witty and graceful writer... On The Muslim Question is a triumph."--Alan Ryan, Journal of Church and StateTable of ContentsForeword by Ruth O'Brien ix Introduction On the Muslim Question: Philosophy, Politics, and the Western Street 1 Part I Muslim Questions* Chapter 1 Freedom of Speech 15 * Chapter 2 Sex and Sexuality 45 * Chapter 3 Women and War 67 * Chapter 4 Terror 82 * Chapter 5 Equality 94 * Chapter 6 Democracy 118 Part II In the Western Street* Chapter 7 Where Is Europe? 141 * Chapter 8 "Islamofascism" and the Burden of the Holocaust 164 * Chapter 9 In the American Desert 176 * Chapter 10 There Is No Clash of Civilizations 195 Acknowledgments 229 Notes 233 Index 247
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Princeton University Press Soft Force Women in Egypts Islamic Awakening
Book SynopsisIn the decades leading up to the Arab Spring in 2011, when Hosni Mubarak's authoritarian regime was swept from power in Egypt, Muslim women took a leading role in developing a robust Islamist presence in the country's public sphere. Soft Force examines the writings and activism of these women--including scholars, preachers, journalists, critics, acTrade ReviewWinner of the 2016 JMEWS Book Award, Journal of Middle Eastern Women's Studies and Association of Middle East Women's Studies "Women's roles in the intellectual, organizational and political development of Islamist movements have rarely received the attention they deserve. McLarney focuses in depth on the writings of a wide array of Egyptian women involved with Islamist movements, presenting a nuanced and careful reading of their religious and political thought."--Marc Lynch, WashingtonPost.com's Monkey Cage blog "McLarney offers a different and highly important ... perspective, refreshingly free of the shadows of neo-orientalism."--Caron E. Gentry, Times Higher Education "McLarney (Arabic literature and culture, Duke Univ.) provides an intellectual history of women's ideas within the Islamist movement in Egypt over the past century... This work will be of interest to a wide variety of scholars in Islamic studies, women's studies, political science, and literary theory. It illuminates the essential role of women in the modern Islamist movement in a unique way."--Choice "Through her eloquent, sophisticated and careful analysis, McLarney offers a very important but somewhat overlooked contribution to the in depth understanding of the various roles of women in the historical and current developments within the Muslim world... The wealth of information in this volume makes it an important contribution to the study of Islamic revivalism, women and Islam within the context of 20th and 21st century developments in Egypt and the wider Middle East."--Katherine Ranharter, Ph.D., Journal of Global AnalysisTable of ContentsAcknowledgments ix Introduction-The Islamic Public Sphere and the Subject of Gender: The Politics of the Personal 1 Part One: Women's Liberation in Islam 1. The Liberation of Islamic Letters: Bint al-Shati"s Literary License 35 2. The Redemption of Women's Liberation: Reviving Qasim Amin 70 Part Two: Gendering Islamic Subjectivities 3. Senses of Self: Ni'mat Sidqi's Theology of Motherhood 103 4. Covering in the Public Eye: Visualizing the Inner I 143 Part Three: Politics of the Islamic Family 5. The Islamic Homeland: Iman Mustafa on Women's Work 180 6. Soft Force: Heba Raouf Ezzat's Politics of the Islamic Family 219 Epilogue-Fann wa-Fitra: Art and Instinct 255 Bibliography 271 Index 295
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Princeton University Press Before and After Muhammad
Book SynopsisIslam emerged amid flourishing Christian and Jewish cultures, yet students of Antiquity and the Middle Ages mostly ignore it. This title suggests a new way of thinking about the historical relationship between the scriptural monotheisms, integrating Islam into European and West Asian history.Trade Review"[T]he points he raises are important to understanding chronology and periodization on a global scale."--ChoiceTable of ContentsPrefatory Note and Acknowledgments ix Abbreviations xi Chapter 1. INCLUDING ISLAM 1 The West and the Rest 1 Edward Gibbon 5 Islam and late Antiquity 9 Summary 15 Chapter 2. TIME: BEYOND LATE ANTIQUITY 18 The roots of late antique studies 18 Burckhardt to Strzygowski 23 The Orient and Islam: Views from Vienna 30 Pirenne to the present 37 Chapter 3. A NEW PERIODIZATION: THE FIRST MILLENNIUM 49 Decline versus transformation 49 Maturations 53 Monotheist historiography 68 For and against the First Millennium 82 Chapter 4. SPACE: AN EASTWARD SHIFT 92 Discovering the Mediterranean 92 Discovering the East 96 Empires and commonwealths 101 The Mountain Arena 116 Chapter 5. EXEGETICAL CULTURES 1: ARISTOTELIANISM 127 Greek Aristotelianism 129 Christian polemic 136 Aristotle in Latin, Armenian, and Syriac 139 Alexandria to Baghdad 146 Arabic Aristotelianism 153 Chapter 6. EXEGETICAL CULTURES 2: LAW AND RELIGION 164 Roman law 166 Rabbinic Judaism 173 Patristic Christianity 181 Islam 188 Chapter 7. VIEWPOINTS AROUND 1000: TUS, BASRA, BAGHDAD, PISA 198 Tus/Iran 199 Basra/Encyclopedism 204 Baghdad/Rationality 207 Pisa/The Latin West 212 Prospects for Further Research 219 Map: the Eurasian Hinge, with Circum-Arabian Trade Routes 106 Index 225
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Princeton University Press The Makings of Indonesian Islam Orientalism and
Book SynopsisIndonesian Islam is often portrayed as being intrinsically moderate by virtue of the role that mystical Sufism played in shaping its traditions. According to Western observers--from Dutch colonial administrators and orientalist scholars to modern anthropologists such as the late Clifford Geertz--Indonesia's peaceful interpretation of Islam has beenTrade Review"This well-written, deeply erudite history by Princeton historian Laffan, a prominent scholar of Islam in Southeast Asia, explores the development of Islamic learning in the islands of what is now Indonesia as well as how the faith came to be understood and explained by Dutch scholars during the colonial period. As such, the book offers a compelling parallel history of Indonesia, setting up an engaging new narrative separate from the one most commonly presented, wherein the imposition of colonial rule and later emergence of nationalist consciousness follows a more secular path... The analysis of this intellectual life, along with the thorough understanding of local religious authorities' deeply felt faith, offers a new vision of Indonesian lives under colonial rule."--Choice "With its meticulous scholarship and its wealth of insights into European and Indonesian Muslim understandings of Islam, however, there can be no doubt that this is a path-breaking study. It is a book that should be welcomed and read by all scholars of Islam and all specialists of Indonesia."--Robert W. Hefner, Indonesia "The Makings of Indonesian Islam is an impressive and important scholarly contribution that provides a wealth of information and critical perspectives to scholars and students alike. A glossary, index, and eleven figures (including maps and photographs) enrich the text and are helpful resources for the reader. As an ethnomusicologist with research interests in Javanese arts and culture, I very much look forward to using this book in my own research projects and rereading this book with students in advanced seminars."--Christina Sunardi, American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences "This book offers an original reflection on the factors that have contributed to the faces of Islam in Indonesia today. It is fascinating, and brilliant in the lines of argument and interplay of themes that it develops, and despite the liveliness, at times playfulness of style, is dense and closely argued in its texture... [T]his is a wonderful book."--Anthony H. Johns, Journal of Southeast Asian Studies "Lafffan's very rich account ... [is] an original and richly detailed contribution to writing the history of an Indonesian Islam."--Carool Kersten, Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences of Southeast Asia and Oceania "Laffan displays great erudition throughout the volume... The overriding impression left with the reader is that Laffan is right on top of all the relevant literature as well as diverse disciplines: history, theology, and mysticism in both Indonesia and the Arab world. This study will provide a benchmark for future scholarship for some time to come, and deservedly so."--Peter G. Riddell, Journal of Islamic Studies "Michael F. Laffan has written a dense, very informative and very inspiring book that should be required reading for anyone who wants to deal with Islam in Indonesia and the Netherlands Orientalism."--Stephan Conermann, Sehepunkte "This dense historical narrative, providing a wealth of examples, will be of interest to scholars of Islam, Southeastern Asia, and Sufism. While primarily directed at well seasoned scholars, the volume would be palatable to graduate students as well."--Lavinia Stan, European Legacy "This book should be mandatory reading for anyone committed to nuanced reconstruction of the social history of Islamic movements and Christianity in insular Southeast Asia."--Christopher M. Joll, Mission StudiesTable of ContentsList of Illustrations ix Preface xi Acknowledgments xv Abbreviations and Archival Referents xvii Part One: Inspiration, Rememoration, Reform 1 Chapter One: Remembering Islamization, 1300-1750 3 Chapter Two: Embracing a New Curriculum, 1750-1800 25 Chapter Three: Reform and the Widening Muslim Sphere, 1800-1890 40 Part Two: Power in Quest of Knowledge 65 Chapter Four: Foundational Visions of Indies Islam, 1600-1800 67 Chapter Five: New Regimes of Knowledge, 1800-1865 85 Chapter Six: Seeking the Counterweight Church, 1837-1889 101 Part Three: Orientalism Engaged 123 Chapter Seven: Distant Musings on a Crucial Colony, 1882-1888 125 Chapter Eight: Collaborative Encounters, 1889-1892 147 Chapter Nine: Shadow Muftis, Christian Modern, 1892-1906 162 Part Four: Sufi Pasts, Modern Futures 175 Chapter Ten: From Sufism to Salafism, 1905-1911 177 Chapter Eleven: Advisors to Indonesie, 1906-1919 190 Chapter Twelve: Hardenings and Partings, 1919-1942 209 Conclusion 233 Glossary 237 Notes 243 Index 287
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Princeton University Press Boko Haram
Book SynopsisTrade Review"One of Foreign Affairs' Picks for Best of Books 2018""A highly useful, timely, illuminating work about a little-understood terrorist group." * Kirkus *"Thurston’s Boko Haram is lucid, nuanced and authoritative. It is candid about the many remaining uncertainties in the group’s story, and navigates these gaps adeptly, urging that the Nigerian government should politically engage with Boko Haram."---Azadeh Moaveni, Times Literary Supplement"Remarkable. . . . [Thurston] breaks from the prevailing narrative that Boko Haram emerged solely because of the poor governance, poverty, and economic misfortune in Nigeria’s northeast. Instead, Thurston appropriately places religion, and specifically the interaction of religion and localized politics, at the center of his thesis."---Sam Wilkins, War on the Rocks"Absorbing."---Robert Fulford, National Post"A number of solid journalistic accounts of the rise of Boko Haram have appeared in recent years, but Thurston’s scholarly works stands out and deserves a wide readership. It offers an authoritative take on the group’s murky origins and wisely situates its rise within the context of Nigerian political history."---Nicolas van de Walle, Foreign Affairs"Thurston’s account of Boko Haram’s rise and how it ‘interacted dynamically with the political dysfunction and economic malaise that surrounded it’ is key to understanding its survival."---Siona Jenkins, Financial Times"Thurston’s text is . . . a must for anybody interested in Nigeria’s recent past as well as the dynamics of political and religious development in the larger West African religion."---Roman Loimeier, Africa Spectrum"We now have what may well become the definitive work on the group in the form of Alexander Thurston’s superbly detailed new book. . . . Thurston convincingly debunks theories of Boko Haram that would deny its uniquely Nigerian nature . . . [and] sets straight those who think Boko Haram is primarily an extension of jihadist operations from elsewhere."---James H. Barnett, The Weekly Standard"Boko Haram: The History of an African Jihadist Movement supersedes everything that has been written so far on the development of this enigmatic jihadist movement in northeastern Nigeria. Based on years of research in Northern Nigeria as well as his knowledge of a vast number of primary sources in both Arabic and Hausa, Thurston is able to present a highly convincing account of the historical development of this jihadist movement."---Roman Loimeier, Africa Spectrum"A welcome addition to our knowledge of terrorist organizations. . . . As balanced and comprehensive a treatment of Boko Haram as we are likely to see for many years."---Robert L. Tignor, Michigan War Studies Review"Thurston’s book represents one of the most important contributions to the field."---Brandon Kendhammer, Bustan"Thurston has written an immensely valuable documentary history of Boko Haram. The text is concise, well-focused and thoroughly readable, and provides us with essential understandings of this doctrinal movement and its bloody outcomes. . . Essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the roots of this insurgency."---Scott MacEachern, Islamic Africa
£22.50
Princeton University Press Ancient Religions Modern Politics
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewMichael Cook, Winner of the 2014 Holberg Prize "Ancient Religions, Modern Politics ... addresses a vital present-day issue on which many have offered opinions, all unsupported by the historical scholarship that he has been able to apply ... impregnable scholarship ... towering work."--Jonathan Benthall, Times Literary Supplement "[Cook] presents a panoramic and nuanced overview of political Islam with regard to identity, social values and culture over time."--Sundeep Khanna, Mint "In many ways, this work is a culmination of a life dedicated to scholarly research and writing. Ancient Religions, Modern Politics has depth that is uncommon, is presented in a readable format that makes it accessible to non-experts and is recognised for its academic rigor by specialists... Cook presents a text that is accessible for the undergraduate level while at the same time challenging and a useful resource for the graduate level."--Taylor & Francis Online "A scholarly tour de force by one of the world's pre-eminent historians of Islam."--William McCants, WallStreetJournal.com "Certainly, rich in its use of sources and convincing in its arguments, this book should be widely read and would be very influential."--Maurice Borrmans, Islamochristiana "This is an impressive work that asks difficult questions and is not afraid to answer them. Cook's sources are extensive and delve deeply into each religious tradition... He skillfully weaves together thinkers from the earliest form of the faith to contemporary schools of though. Readers will be ... challenged to think critically about the important questions he raises."--Theodore A. Nitz, Fides et Historia "Enlightening."--Islamic Quarterly "Profoundly erudite, written with exceptional clarity, and laced with mordant wit."--Ellis Goldberg, Journal of Church and State "This impressive book offers a new approach to answering an old question: why did Islam develop a political profile which paved the way to a 'pull of Islamism,' even turning into militant sectarian conflicts? ... Cook's highly stimulating and knowledgeable reading of Muslims' use of tradition and his answer to the old question will certainly prompt a new discussion about the genealogy of political Islam."--Reinhard Schulze, Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African StudiesTable of ContentsPreface xi Part One: Identity Introduction to Part One 1 1 Islam and Identity 3 1. Introduction 3 2. Pre-modern ethnic identity: Turks and Trojans 3 3. Pre-modern ethnic identity: the Islamic factor 8 4. Eighteenth-century Identity politics 18 5. Pre-modern Muslim identity: formation and decay 20 6. The residue of Muslim identity on the eve of modern times 23 7. Modern ethnic and Muslim identity: expectations 32 8. Modern ethnic and Muslim identity: realizations 35 9. Muslim identity and geopolitics 47 10. Conclusion 51 2 Hinduism and identity 53 1. Introduction 53 2. The weakness of pre-modern ethnic and Hindu identity 54 3. Aspects of Hindu coherence 61 4. Modern ethnic and Hindu identity 71 5. Rallying Hindus against Muslims 91 6. What are the Hindu nationalists? 103 7. Conclusion 120 3 Catholicism and identity in Latin America 123 1. Introduction 123 2. The Virgin of Guadalupe 123 3. High expectations 126 4. Low realizations 134 5. Explaining the gap 140 6. Conclusion 154 Conclusion to Part One 156 Part Two: Values Introduction to Part Two 159 4 Society 165 1. Introduction 165 2. Islam 167 3. Hinduism 191 4. Latin American Catholicism 199 5. Religious elites 211 6. Conclusion 213 5 Warfare 215 1. Introduction 215 2. Islam 218 3. Hinduism 234 4. Latin American Catholicism 241 5. Conclusion 246 6 Divine jealousy 249 1. Introduction 249 2. Islam 251 3. Hinduism 282 4. Latin American Catholicism 297 5. Conclusion 307 7 Polity 309 1. Introduction 309 2. Islam 309 3. Hinduism 336 4. Latin American Catholicism 344 5. Conclusion 357 Conclusion to Part Two 361 Part Three: Fundamentalism Introduction to Part Three 371 8 Islam and fundamentalism 377 1. Introduction 377 2. Form 377 3. Substance: identity 386 4. Substance: values 389 5. Fundamentalism, conservatism, and modernism 393 6. Conclusion 397 9 Hinduism and fundamentalism 399 1. Introduction 399 2. Form 400 3. Substance: identity 409 4. Substance: values 411 5. Fundamentalism, conservatism, and modernism 414 6. Conclusion 429 10 Latin American Catholicism and fundamentalism 431 1. Introduction 431 2. Form 431 3. Substance 434 4. Fundamentalism, conservatism, and modernism 438 5. Conclusion 439 Conclusion to Part Three 440 Afterword 443 1. Looking back 443 2. Looking ahead 456 Appendix: "Hindu fundamentalism" and the Fundamentalism Project 463 Bibliography 469 Index 517
£27.00
Princeton University Press Caliphate Redefined The Mystical Turn in Ottoman
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Caliphate Redefined is a remarkable book because it is a complex and detailed work of intellectual history tied to a relatively simple and straightforward point."---Christopher Markiewicz, H-Net Reviews"An unquestionable masterful work of scholarship."---David Marx, davidmarxbookreviews"“Caliphate Redefined” will prove a useful resource for those interested in Ottoman history and in Islamic political theory."---Carool Kersten, Anthropos"This work is a product of very diligent research and scholarship. Full of insightful arguments, the study fills an important gap in the field and sets a framework for future researchers."---Hasan Karataş, Nazariyat
£40.50
Princeton University Press The World in a Book AlNuwayri and the Islamic
Book SynopsisBased on the author's dissertation (doctoral)-- Harvard University, 2012.Trade Review"Winner of the Morris D. Forkosch Book Prize, Journal of the History of Ideas""Honorable Mention for the British-Kuwait Friendship Society Book Prize""Winner of the John Nicholas Brown Prize, Medieval Academy of America""In this erudite book, Elias Muhanna deftly analyzes the epistemological structure of al-Nuwayri's immense encyclopedia and places it into its many rich intellectual, cultural, and historical contexts."---Nasser Rabbat, Massachusetts Institute of Technology"Elias Muhanna’s The World in a Book: Al-Nuwayri and the Islamic Encyclopedic Tradition is an erudite, scrupulously researched, and eminentlyreadable book that marks a significant contribution to studies in Arabic literature, Mamluk history, and the production and circulation of knowledgein the medieval Islamicate world."---Mimi Hanaoka, American Journal of Islamic Social Science"There are few books in the field of pre-modern Islamic intellectual history that are both original contributions to scholarship and such a pleasure to read that they would interest a broad audience of non-specialists. This book is one of them."---Matthew L. Keegan, Arab Studies Journal"Muhanna’s well-researched The World in a Book presents an exciting explorationof the conditions of creating a compendium in the fourteenth century. . . a fascinating read for all lover of knowledge"---Duygy Yildirim, Nazariyat"The World in a Book is edifying, lucidly-written, and enjoyable to read. . . . Al-Nuwayrī’s world of MamlukEgypt and Syria is vividly brought to life. Muhanna’s book also potentially enables very fruitful comparative conversations on encyclopedism in Middle Eastern and Western traditions. It is an important work that moves the study of “post-classical” Arabic literature significantly forward."---Nathaniel A. Miller, Journal of Arabic Literature
£40.50
Princeton University Press The Apple of His Eye
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Jordan's book, full of imaginative sympathy with those undergoing total displacement, constructs an intricate picture of the convert experience in France. . . . He writes in measured prose, guiding readers along unfamiliar historical paths."---Michael Duggan, Catholic Herald"[This] book has a great deal to offer historians working on range of topics. For those concerned with missionary activity during this era, Jordan’s ability to shed light on the post-conversion experiences of these families represents a real step forward in our knowledge."---Nicholas Morton, Journal of Religious History, Literature, and Culture"Jordan carefully tracks down and puts together the records of the crown’s financial outlays and legal and administrative measures for these immigrant converts. This painstaking detective work provides a fascinating study that will be of great interest to historians of the crusade and of the French crown."---John Tolan, Journal of Ecclesiastical History
£31.50
Princeton University Press The World in a Book
Book SynopsisBased on the author's dissertation (doctoral)-- Harvard University, 2012.Trade Review"Winner of the Morris D. Forkosch Book Prize, Journal of the History of Ideas""Honorable Mention for the British-Kuwait Friendship Society Book Prize""Winner of the John Nicholas Brown Prize, Medieval Academy of America""In this erudite book, Elias Muhanna deftly analyzes the epistemological structure of al-Nuwayri's immense encyclopedia and places it into its many rich intellectual, cultural, and historical contexts."---Nasser Rabbat, Massachusetts Institute of Technology"Elias Muhanna’s The World in a Book: Al-Nuwayri and the Islamic Encyclopedic Tradition is an erudite, scrupulously researched, and eminentlyreadable book that marks a significant contribution to studies in Arabic literature, Mamluk history, and the production and circulation of knowledgein the medieval Islamicate world."---Mimi Hanaoka, American Journal of Islamic Social Science"There are few books in the field of pre-modern Islamic intellectual history that are both original contributions to scholarship and such a pleasure to read that they would interest a broad audience of non-specialists. This book is one of them."---Matthew L. Keegan, Arab Studies Journal"Muhanna’s well-researched The World in a Book presents an exciting explorationof the conditions of creating a compendium in the fourteenth century. . . a fascinating read for all lover of knowledge"---Duygy Yildirim, Nazariyat"The World in a Book is edifying, lucidly-written, and enjoyable to read. . . . Al-Nuwayrī’s world of MamlukEgypt and Syria is vividly brought to life. Muhanna’s book also potentially enables very fruitful comparative conversations on encyclopedism in Middle Eastern and Western traditions. It is an important work that moves the study of “post-classical” Arabic literature significantly forward."---Nathaniel A. Miller, Journal of Arabic Literature
£25.20
Princeton University Press On the Muslim Question
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Is there a clash of civilizations. . . between the Muslim world and the West? Norton’s response will be of interest to students of geopolitics and Islamic studies."—Kirkus Reviews"Norton scores many hits, and illuminates the smug racism behind much recent blazoning of Enlightenment values."—Paul Laity, Prospect"Norton provides us with a window into the interaction between European versions of modernity and the Islamic experience, drawing attention to how Muslims often face resistance and hatred as they enter into previously constituted elements of European society."—Tikkun"On the Muslim Question . . . is distinguished by moral daring and intellectual perspicacity."—S. Parvez Manzoor, Muslim World Book Review"Scrupulously attentive to the everyday facts about the ways in which the Muslim and non-Muslim worlds interact and devastatingly sharp about the way in which the facts undermine a lot of high-flown commentary on the supposed threat the Muslim world poses to the West. . . . On the Muslim Question is a triumph."—Alan Ryan, Journal of Church and State
£20.90
Princeton University Press The Making of the Medieval Middle East
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Winner of the James Henry Breasted Prize, American Historical Association""Honorable Mention for the Albert Hourani Book Award, Middle East Studies Association""This is a large, wide-ranging and important book. . . . The Making of the Medieval Middle East is, in sum, an impressive tome that will undoubtedly help us to rethink how this region became Muslim and make us reconsider the many blind spots and assumptions our traditional paradigms have included."---Aaron W. Hughes, Reading Religion"This is an excellent book that undergraduates, graduate students and established scholars could all engage with at different levels, and all read with great profit."---Philip Wood, Medieval Encounters"A remarkable achievement that energetically articulates a little-studied research field: the fate of the Christian population in the era of Muslim conquests and the beginning of the formation of Muslim civilization in the Middle East."---Rustam M. Shukurov, Journal of Church and State"Its greatest contribution is that it opens up many new lines of research."---R. Stephen Humphreys, Journal of Medieval Worlds"A tour de force."---Ramez Mikhail, Journal of Orthodox Christian Studies"This is a book that will sit on the desks of social historians of the eastern Mediterranean for the foreseeable future. . . . [Tannous] excels in persuasive rhetoric and transmits his enthusiasm in a very compelling manner. . . . Ultimately his message is incontrovertible."---Arietta Papaconstantinou, Bustan: The Middle East Book Review"An ingenious study of the history of the late Roman and early medieval Middle East."---Valentina A. Grasso, Journal of the American Oriental Society
£25.20
Princeton University Press Jews and the Quran
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Winner of the PROSE Award in Theology & Religious Studies, Association of American Publishers"
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Princeton University Press Peter the Venerable and Islam
Book SynopsisAn analysis and annotated edition of the following texts: Summa totius haeresis Saracenorum. Epistola Petri Cluniacensis ad Bernardum Claraevallis. Epistola Petri Pictavensis. Capitula Petri Pictavensis. Liber contra sectam sive haeresim Saracenorum.Table of Contents*Frontmatter, pg. i*Preface, pg. vii*Contents, pg. xiii*1. The Journey To Spain, pg. 1*2. The Crusade: A Missing Goal, pg. 15*3. The Project To Study Islam, pg. 24*4. The Appeal To Patristic Authority, pg. 37*5. The Double Purpose, pg. 42*1. The School of Toledo, pg. 49*2. Peter of Toledo, pg. 56*3. Peter of Poi tiers, pg. 59*4. Robert of Ketton, pg. 62*5. Herman of Dalmatia, pg. 66*6. Mohammed, pg. 68*1. MS 1162 of the Bibliotheque de l'Arsenal, pg. 71*2. The Fabulae Saracenorum, pg. 75*3. The Liber generationis Mahumet, pg. 84*4. The Doctrina Mahumet, pg. 89*5. The Koran, pg. 97*6. The Epistola Saraceni and Rescriptum Christiani, pg. 101*7. The Choice and Accuracy of the Translations, pg. 108*1. The Summa totius haeresis Saracenorum, pg. 113*2. God, Christ, and the Last Judgment, pg. 117*3. Mohammed the Prophet, pg. 124*4. The Koran and Its Sources, pg. 129*5. Heaven, Hell, and Moral Precepts, pg. 135*6. The Spread of Islam, pg. 139*7. Islam as a Christian Heresy, pg. 141*8. The Value of the Summary, pg. 150*1. MS 381 of the Bibliotheque municipale de Douai and the Capitula of Peter of Poitiers, pg. 153*2. The Prologue, pg. 157*3. Book One: I, pg. 161*4. Book One: II, pg. 175*5. Book Two: I, pg. 185*6. Book Two: II, pg. 191*7. The Stature of the Refutation, pg. 195*1. A Note on the Texts, pg. 201*2. Summa totius haeresis Saracenorum, pg. 204*3. Epistola Petri Cluniacensis ad Bernardum Claraevallis, pg. 212*4. Epistola Petri Pictavensis, pg. 215*5. Capitula Petri Pictavensis, pg. 217*6. Liber contra sectam sive haeresim Saracenorum, pg. 220*Index, pg. 293
£37.80
LUP - Voltaire Foundation Voltaire et lIslam
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Pluto Press Islam And The Political Theory Governance And
Book SynopsisCompares Islamic and Western political formulations, highlighting areas of agreement and disparity, and encouraging an open dialogue between them.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction 1. Religion, Politics and Social Change: A Theoretical Framework 2. Islam and the Appropriation of Modernity 3. Welayat al-Faqih: an Islamic Theory of Elite Hegemony or, Assabiyyat Al-khawass 4. The Islamic Paradigm of Nations: Toward a Neo-Classical Approach 5. Islam, Iran and Western Discourse: Behind the Democratic Veil 6. Liberalism and the Contestation of Islamic Sovereignty 7. Human Rights: A Double Discourse of Power 8. Interview Bibliography Index
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Pluto Press Islamic State Rewriting History
Book SynopsisA fast-paced, narrative-driven account of the rise of Islamic State, based on thorough researchTrade ReviewPraise for previous books:'Filled with the dramatic moments, ironies and political intrigues that colour the Taliban's rise ... Griffin writes engagingly' -- The New York Times Book Review'Michael Griffin has reached a better understanding of the Taliban in his book than I have come across anywhere else' -- John Simpson, BBC'Recommended' -- CHOICE'Engaging and succinct' -- Middle East JournalTable of ContentsList of Acronyms/Abbreviations Timeline Preface 1. The Great Escape 2. Zarqawi’s War 3. The First Caliph 4. Clear, Hold and Build 5. The Successions 6. Springtime for Qatar 7. The Road to Damascus 8. Prince Bandar’s Last Adventure 9. Knights of the Silencers 10. Treasure of Babisqa 11. Chain of Custody 12. Game of Thrones 13. Paradise Square 14. Birth of a Nation 15. Twitter Caliphate 16. Call of Duty 17. Inside the Whale 18. Euphrates Volcano Postscript: Saddam’s Ghost Notes Index
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Islam Under Siege Living Dangerously in a Post
Book Synopsis* Examines the role of Islam in the 21st century and its increasingly forceful presence on the world stage. * Written by a Muslim and leading social scientist (who has worked in the Muslim world but lives in the West), the book explains what is going wrong in society by referring to Islamic history and beliefs.Trade Review"Above all, this is a courageous book. Ahmed uses his knowledge of the Koran and anthropology to confront his co-religionists with uncomfortable truths about women, honour, social cohesion and leadership at a time when Islam is confronting all major world religions" Times Higher Education Supplement "In my view there surely cannot be a more relevant book ... one of the most distinguished Muslim scholars today, Professor Akbar Ahmed offers us a clear vision that has the potential to unite us in common action and purpose. It is one of the most hopeful books as well as one of the most challenging I have read in recent years." Washington Times "Ahmed paints a frightening picture of a world reverting to a more primitive state. This is an honest attempt to describe the problems Muslims face. without absolving them entirely from blame. Western readers should reciprocate in kind." Karen Armstrong, Modern Asian Studies "This new book is written in a language that is understood in the West and is readily accessible...Ahmed explains convincingly the moral collapse of societies in what he calls our "Post-Honor World"..." Houston Chronicle "Bold and provocative, its penetrating cultural analysis will challenge Muslims and Westerners, demanding a more sophisticated consideration of what is occurring in the world" Christian Science Monitor "Ahmed's book is an immense contribution to understanding a contemporary, dangerous world. No course on contemporary Islam or global studies should be deemed complete without this work. Both the Muslim and non-Muslim worlds owe Ahmed a great debt for this piece of honest, hard-hitting scholarship." Islamic Studies "It is rare to find a book this is so theoretically sophisticated and yet to readable ... It is a book that one can give to a friend or neighbor who wants to make sense of Islam and the world today as well as assign to graduate students in Islamic Studies and political science ... If there is a better book about our post-9/11 world, this reviewer has not yet seen it. Hopefully, it will receive the widest possible readership." Middle East Journal "Islam Under Siege should be required reading for policy makers in Washington, Europe and the Islamic World. It deserves to be translated into all of the major languages of the Middle East and South Asia." Middle East Policy "It is a pleasure to read Ahmed's Islam Under Siege. One need not agree with every sentence and every phrase of any author. But if the author has been honest to his profession and made readers think, his contribution is seminal. Ahmed succeeds in doing precisely that." Seminar (New Delhi) "This is the most important book to date on life in the post 9/11 world. Islam Under Siege goes beyond assigning guilt, to understanding the world that has produced such hatred and misunderstanding. In this sometimes personal and consistently courageous meditation on the uncertainties of our time, Akbar Ahmed offers hope by focusing on shared notions of honor and human dignity.” Tamara Sonn, American Council for the Study of Islamic Societies “Akbar Ahmed is one of the wisest and bravest writers on Islam. This work confirms his reputation as a savant in the field.” Chris Rojek, Nottingham Trent University “Akbar Ahmed’s understanding of the relationship between politics and culture sets him apart from other analysts of contemporary Islam.” Louis W. Goodman, American University "Islam Under Siege is an honorable quest to capture and analyze the dishonorable conduct of human society in a post honor world. Just like an alarm clock that rings in your head it forces you to wake up from the pretentious slumber we are so used to. In fact this book keeps you awake long after you are done reading it." Faizan Haq, State University of New York at BuffaloTable of ContentsAcknowledgments. Introduction: God’s Gamble. Chapter 1 Islam under Siege. i The Return of Anthropology and the Final Crusade. ii The Sense of Muslim Siege. Chapter 2 What is Going Wrong?. i Is it about Islam or is it Globalization?. ii A Post-Honor World?. Chapter 3 Ibn Khaldun and Social Cohesion. i The Khaldunian Breakdown. ii The Man in the Iron Cage. Chapter 4 The Failure of Muslim Leadership. i. Muslim Leaders. ii. Veiled Truth: Women in Islam. Chapter 5 Searching for a Muslim Ideal: Inclusion. i Case Study One: The Scholarship of Inclusion. ii Inclusivists in America: Islam in Toledo, Ohio. Chapter 6 Searching for a Muslim Ideal: Exclusion. i Case Study Two: The Scholarship of Exclusion. ii Exclusivists in America: The Debate in Cleveland, Ohio. Chapter 7 Toward a Global Paradigm. i The Challenge for Islam. ii Questions for our Time. Notes. References. Index
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