Contemporary Islam: Dynamic, not Static

By Mohammed Abu-Nimer and Meena Sharify-Funk

Book Overview

This text 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, the ethics of political participation, human rights, non-violence and religious harmony.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415770122
• ISBN13: 9780415770125
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.6" x 9.2"