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Islam and Modernity: Transformation of an Intellectual Tradition (Volume 15) (Publications of the Center for Middle Eastern Stud,New
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As Professor Fazlur Rahman shows in the latest of a series of important contributions to Islamic intellectual history, the characteristic problems of the Muslim moderniststhe adaptation to the needs of the contemporary situation of a holy book which draws its specific examples from the conditions of the seventh century and earlierare by no means new. . . . In Professor Rahman's view the intellectual and therefore the social development of Islam has been impeded and distorted by two interrelated errors. The first was committed by those who, in reading the Koran, failed to recognize the differences between general principles and specific responses to 'concrete and particular historical situations.' . . . This very rigidity gave rise to the second major error, that of the secularists. By teaching and interpreting the Koran in such a way as to admit of no change or development, the dogmatists had created a situation in which Muslim societies, faced with the imperative need to educate their people for life in the modern world, were forced to make a painful and selfdefeating choiceeither to abandon Koranic Islam, or to turn their backs on the modern world.'Bernard Lewis, New York Review of Books'In this work, Professor Fazlur Rahman presents a positively ambitious blueprint for the transformation of the intellectual tradition of Islam: theology, ethics, philosophy and jurisprudence. Over the voices advocating a return to Islam or the reestablishment of the Sharia, the guide for action, he astutely and soberly asks: What and which Islam? More importantly, how does one get to 'normative' Islam? The author counsels, and passionately demonstrates, that for Islam to be actually what Muslims claim it to becomprehensive in scope and efficacious for every age and placeMuslim scholars and educationists must reevaluate their methodology and hermeneutics. In spelling out the necessary and sound methodology, he is at once courageous, serious and profound.'Wadi Z. Haddad, AmericanArab Affairs
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Islam and Modernity' by Fazlur Rahman? A: The book explores the transformation of Islamic intellectual tradition in response to modern challenges, highlighting the need for a re-evaluation of Islamic teachings and methodologies.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Islam and Modernity'? A: The author is Fazlur Rahman, a prominent scholar in Islamic studies known for his contributions to Islamic intellectual history.
- Q: When was 'Islam and Modernity' published? A: The book was published on May 15, 1984.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: 'Islam and Modernity' is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Islam and Modernity' have? A: The book contains 182 pages.
- Q: What are the key themes addressed in the book? A: Key themes include the adaptation of Islamic teachings to modernity, the distinction between general principles and specific historical contexts, and the critique of both dogmatism and secularism in interpreting the Koran.
- Q: Is 'Islam and Modernity' suitable for someone new to Islamic studies? A: Yes, the book is written in an accessible manner and provides a comprehensive overview of important concepts in Islamic thought, making it suitable for both newcomers and those familiar with the subject.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What category does 'Islam and Modernity' fall under? A: The book is categorized under 'Quran'.
- Q: Can 'Islam and Modernity' be useful for academic studies? A: Absolutely, the book presents significant insights and methodologies that can be beneficial for academic research and discussions in Islamic studies.