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The Islamic roots of democratic pluralism /

This book tackles the most significant issues facing Muslims today. Sachedina argues that we must reopen the doors of religious interpretation--to correct false interpretations, replace outdated laws, and formulate new doctrines. His book critically analyzes Muslim teachings on such issues as plural...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sachedina, Abdulaziz Abdulhussein, 1942-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2001.
Subjects:
Islam > 20th century.
Religious pluralism > Islamic countries.
Islam and politics.
Islam and reason.
Democracy > Religious aspects > Islam.
Pluralism > Religious aspects > Islam.
Rationalism.
Islam > 1800-
Islam > Histoire > 20e siècle.
Rationalisme.
Démocratie > Aspect religieux > Islam.
rationalism (philosophy)
RELIGION > Islam > Theology.
Democracy > Religious aspects > Islam
Faith and reason > Islam
Islam
Islam and politics
Rationalism
Religious pluralism
Islamic countries
Islam.
Pluralisme (algemeen)
Politieke aspecten.
Since 1800
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:This book tackles the most significant issues facing Muslims today. Sachedina argues that we must reopen the doors of religious interpretation--to correct false interpretations, replace outdated laws, and formulate new doctrines. His book critically analyzes Muslim teachings on such issues as pluralism, civil society, war and peace, and violence and self-sacrifice.
Physical Description:1 online resource (175 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780195139914
0195139917
9780195349900
0195349903