Following Muhammad: Rethinking Islam in the Contemporary World (Islamic Civilization and Muslim Networks)
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| Rating | : | 4.59 (519 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0807828378 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-20 |
| Language | : | English |
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Ernst has a multilayered and self-assured understanding of Islam, and his writing exemplifies a fluency in explaining it that is unique to him, even compared to better-known scholars of the religion. Rather than addressing the standard introductory information about Islam, like the Five Pillars, he has organized his book by themes, with chapters on topics such as ethics and spirituality. Despite these obstacles, Ernst brought the book to another press with rewarding results: it is a pleasure to read. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. Following Muhammad itself was rejected by the publisher that had commissioned the manuscript, as some editors there objected to publishing a book that co
He also covers the contemporary importance of Islam in both its traditional settings and its new locations and provides a context for understanding extremist movements like fundamentalism. Avoiding the traps of sensational political exposes and specialized scholarly Orientalism, Carl Ernst introduces readers to the profound spiritual resources of Islam while clarifying diversity and debate within the tradition. He concludes with an overview of critical debates on important contemporary issues such as gender an
An excellent read: beyond sound-bites and think-tank "experts" Simply put, this is a well written and informative book that I would whole-heartedly recommend to anyone interested in Islam, especially someone approaching the subject for the first time. Ernst begins the book by looking at how Islam has been misunderstood, sometimes very deliberately, in the "Western" (essentially Christian) world for the last 1An excellent read: beyond sound-bites and think-tank "experts" David Fowler Simply put, this is a well written and informative book that I would whole-heartedly recommend to anyone interested in Islam, especially someone approaching the subject for the first time. Ernst begins the book by looking at how Islam has been misunderstood, sometimes very deliberately, in the "Western" (essentially Christian) world for the last 1400 years. In doing so, which, at least to me, accounted for some of the most interesting reading in the book, some will no doubt accuse Ernst of acting as an apologist, but the evidence he brings to bear on the issue, in an attempt to set the record straight, is so well presented, b. 00 years. In doing so, which, at least to me, accounted for some of the most interesting reading in the book, some will no doubt accuse Ernst of acting as an apologist, but the evidence he brings to bear on the issue, in an attempt to set the record straight, is so well presented, b. Omid Safi said The best place to begin a study of contemporary Islam. It has often been stated that the tragedy of 9/11 has forced Muslims of both scholarly and devotional backgrounds to deal with the profound issues in their communities with an unprecedented openness, courage, and criticism. A not dissimilar challenge has also been presented to more liminal voices, non-Muslim scholars of Islam who have spent their entire career studying Islam and Muslims from a humanistic perspective, scholars whose outlook has often been shaped through extended periods of living in Muslim countries and profound contact, relationships, and friendships with Muslim scholars, artists, and spiritual leaders. Carl . "Defender of the Faith" according to Kurt J. Acker. In the preface, Carl Ernst denies that he is defending Islam. No, he is merely trying to present Muslims as Defender of the Faith In the preface, Carl Ernst denies that he is defending Islam. No, he is merely trying to present Muslims as 3-dimensional human beings. That seems a valid approach, but in practice, it means emphasizing the good and enlightened side of Islam and either omitting the dark side entirely, or explaining it away. He speaks for those who believe that "open-minded" people will almost never criticize things that are foreign, but only elements of their own culture. And in that "multi-cultural" frame of mind, he sets out to persuade his readers that Islam is a lot less threatening, a lot more pluralistic, and a lot more freedom-loving a. -dimensional human beings. That seems a valid approach, but in practice, it means emphasizing the good and enlightened side of Islam and either omitting the dark side entirely, or explaining it away. He speaks for those who believe that "open-minded" people will almost never criticize things that are foreign, but only elements of their own culture. And in that "multi-cultural" frame of mind, he sets out to persuade his readers that Islam is a lot less threatening, a lot more pluralistic, and a lot more freedom-loving a