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Abstract / Summary

In light of recent concern over Shari'ah, such as proposed laws to prohibit it in the United States and conflict over the role it should play in the new Egyptian constitution, many people are confused about the meaning of Shari'ah in Islam and its role in the world today. In Reasoning with God, renowned Islamic scholar Khaled Abou El Fadl explains not only what Shari'ah really means, but also the way it can revitalize and reengage contemporary Islam. After a prologue that provides an essential overview of Shari'ah, Abou El Fadl explores the moral trajectory of Islam in today's world. Weaving powerful personal stories with broader global examples, he shows the ways that some interpretations of Islam today have undermined its potential in peace and love. Rather than simply outlining challenges, however, the author provides constructive suggestions about how Muslims can reengage the ethical tradition of their faith through Shari'ah. As the world's second largest religion, Islam remains an important force on the global stage. Reasoning with God takes readers -- both Muslim and non-Muslim --beyond superficial understandings of Shari'ah to a deeper understanding of its meaning and potential.

Field of Interest

Religion & Thought

Author

Khaled Abou El Fadl, 1963-

Copyright Message

Copyright © 2014 by Rowman & Littlefield

Content Type

General reference book

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Text

Original Publication Date

2014

Page Count

557

Publication Year

2014

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Place Published / Released

Lanham, MD

Subject

Religion & Thought, Social Sciences, Law, القانون, Droit, Loi, Sharī'a, فقه‎, Recht, חוֹק, Legislação, Derecho, Muslim, Muslims, Attitudes toward, Law, Crime & the Administration of Justice, Islamic Ethics, Islam, Law

Keywords and Translated Subjects

القانون, Droit, Loi, Sharī'a, فقه‎, Recht, חוֹק, Legislação, Derecho