Anatomy of Dissent in Islamic Societies: Ibadism, Rebellion, and Legitimacy

By Ahmed E. Souaiaia

Book Overview

Anatomy of Dissent in Islam is an interdisciplinary study of political and legal dissent in Islamic civilization from the seventh century on. (7th century). Using Ibadism as a case study, this work explores the events and teachings that shaped legitimacy and rebellion, orthodoxy and sectarianism, and law and culture in Islamic societies.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1349475688
• ISBN13: 9781349475681
• Release Date: December 2013
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"