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141. Muslim Women in Law and Society

     Annotated translation of al-Tahir al-Haddad’s Imra ‘tuna fi ‘l-sharia wa ‘l-mujtama, with an introduction.

     Series: Culture and Civilization in the Middle East

     An extremely timely translation of a seminal text on the role of women in Muslim society by the early twentieth century thinker al Taher al-Haddad. Considered as one of the first feminist works in Arab literature, this book will be of considerable interest to scholars of an early "feminist" tract...

     Published November 28th 2007 by Routledge
142. The Quran and the Secular Mind

     A Philosophy of Islam

     By Shabbir Akhtar

     This book is concerned with the rationality and plausibility of the Muslim faith and the Qur'an, and in particular how they can be interrogated and understood through Western analytical philosophy. It also explores how Islam can successfully engage with the challenges posed by secular thinking. The...

     Published October 30th 2007 by Routledge
143. Global Political Islam

     By Peter Mandaville

     This book offers an accessible and comprehensive account of political Islam in the twenty-first century. Drawing on insights from comparative politics, sociology, international relations and Islamic studies, it explains the complex interaction between political Islam, nationalism, state and...

     Published October 10th 2007 by Routledge
144. The Atlas of Religion

     Mapping Contemporary Challenges and Beliefs

     By Joanne O'Brien, Martin Palmer

     Series: The Earthscan Atlas

     The world's religions have emerged as one of the great geopolitical forces shaping our lives. Understanding these beliefs is crucial to understanding ethnic tension and the clash of cultures, as well as being fundamental to world peace. Even where people have moved away from formal religious...

     Published March 12th 2007 by Routledge
145. The Qur'an: The Basics

     By Massimo Campanini

     Series: The Basics

     This highly topical introduction to the holy book of Islam includes essential reference resources such as a chronology of the revelation, weblinks and extensive guides to further reading. Exploring the Qur'an's reception through history, its key teachings and its place in contemporary thought and...

     Published February 19th 2007 by Routledge
146. The State of the Middle East

     An Atlas of Conflict and Resolution

     By Dan Smith

     Series: The Earthscan Atlas

     From the author of the bestselling The State of the World Atlas, here is an essential tool for understanding the Middle East and its pivotal role in global politics. As Western powers attempt to redraw the map of the region, Dan Smith uses his forensic skills to unravel the history of this arena...

     Published September 30th 2006 by Routledge
147. Contemporary Islam

     Dynamic, not Static

     Edited by Abdul Aziz Said, Mohammed Abu-Nimer, Meena Sharify-Funk

     Contemporary Islam provides a counterweight to the prevailing opinions of Islamic thought as conservative and static with a preference for violence over dialogue. It gathers together a collection of eminent scholars from around the world who tackle issues such as intellectual pluralism, gender...

     Published June 29th 2006 by Routledge
148. Fifty Key Figures in Islam

     By Roy Jackson

     Series: Routledge Key Guides

     The perfect resource for those wishing to learn more about the Muslim culture, its people and its teachings, Fifty Key Figures in Islam explores the lives and thoughts of fifty influential individuals in Islam and surveys a heritage that spans 1,500 years. Covering key figures such as the Prophet...

     Published June 26th 2006 by Routledge
149. Sufism in the West

     Edited by Jamal Malik, John Hinnells

     With the increasing Muslim diaspora in post-modern Western societies, Sufism – intellectually as well as sociologically – may eventually become Islam itself due to its versatile potential. Although Sufism has always provoked considerable interest in the West, no volume has so far been written which...

     Published March 7th 2006 by Routledge
150. Islam in World Politics

     Edited by Nelly Lahoud, A.H. Johns

     The essays in this collection examine the emergence of Islam as a force in today’s international political arena. Driven by a concern to understand factors leading to, and the implications of, this heightened political profile the contributors go beyond polemics and apologetics. The book...

     Published May 8th 2005 by Routledge