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Questioning Secularism: Islam, Sovereignty, and the Rule of Law in Modern Egypt (Chicago Studies in Practices of Meaning),Used
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The central question of the Arab Springwhat democracies should look like in the deeply religious countries of the Middle Easthas developed into a vigorous debate over these nations secular identities. But what, exactly, is secularism? What has the Wests long familiarity with it inevitably obscured? In Questioning Secularism, Hussein Ali Agrama tackles these questions. Focusing on the fatwa councils and family law courts of Egypt just prior to the revolution, he delves deeply into the meaning of secularism itself and the ambiguities that lie at its heart.Drawing on a precedentsetting case arising from the family law courts the last courts in Egypt to use Sharia lawAgrama shows that secularism is a historical phenomenon that works through a series of paradoxes that it creates. Digging beneath the perceived differences between the West and Middle East, he highlights secularisms dependence on the law and the problems that arise from it: the necessary involvement of state sovereign power in managing the private spiritual lives of citizens and the irreducible set of legal ambiguities such a relationship creates. Navigating a complex landscape between private and public domains, Questioning Secularism lays important groundwork for understanding the real meaning of secularism as it affects the real freedoms of a citizenry, an understanding of the utmost importance for so many countries that are now urgently facing new political possibilities.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Questioning Secularism' by Hussein Ali Agrama? A: The main theme of 'Questioning Secularism' is the exploration of secularism in the context of deeply religious nations, particularly focusing on how secular identities manifest in the Middle East, especially Egypt.
- Q: What are the key topics discussed in the book? A: The book discusses the nature of secularism, the historical context of the Arab Spring, the role of fatwa councils and family law courts in Egypt, and the legal ambiguities that arise from the intersection of state power and private spiritual lives.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Questioning Secularism'? A: The author of 'Questioning Secularism' is Hussein Ali Agrama, who examines the complexities of secularism and its implications for legal and personal freedoms in Egypt.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on November 2, 2012.
- Q: Is 'Questioning Secularism' available in different formats? A: This title is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 295 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New' and is described as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Questioning Secularism' is categorized under Foreign & International Law.
- Q: What type of reader would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in Middle Eastern politics, secularism, legal studies, or the impact of religion on governance and law would find this book particularly beneficial.
- Q: Are there any notable features of the book? A: One notable feature of the book is its in-depth analysis of the paradoxes of secularism and how they affect the freedoms of citizens in religiously oriented societies.