Toward an Islamic Reformation: Civil Liberties, Human Rights, and International Law

by Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na'im

Book Overview

Toward an Islamic Reformation is an ambitious attempt to modernize Islamic law, calling for reform of the historical formulations of Islamic law, commonly known as Shari'a that is perceived by many Muslims to be part of the Islamic faith.

As a Muslim, Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na'im is sensitive to and appreciative of the delicate relationship between Islam as a religion and Islamic law. Nevertheless, he considers that the questions raised...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0815627068
• ISBN13: 9780815627067
• Release Date: July 1996
• Publisher: Syracuse University Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"