Islam Hadhari

Islam Hadhari
Author: Abdullah bin Haji Ahmad Badawi (Datuk)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2006
Genre: Economics
ISBN:

Selection of speeches of Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi made in 2004 and 2005.

Islam and International Relations

Islam and International Relations
Author: D. Abdelkader
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2016-04-15
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 113749932X

This edited volume conceives of International Relations (IR) not as a unilateral project, but more as an intellectual platform. Its contributors explore Islamic contributions to this field, addressing the theories and practices of the Islamic civilization and of Muslim societies with regards to international affairs and to the discipline of IR.

Islam in the Modern World

Islam in the Modern World
Author: Jeffrey T. Kenney
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 481
Release: 2013-08-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1135007950

This comprehensive introduction explores the landscape of contemporary Islam. Written by a distinguished team of scholars, it: provides broad overviews of the developments, events, people and movements that have defined Islam in the three majority-Muslim regions traces the connections between traditional Islamic institutions and concerns, and their modern manifestations and transformations. How are medieval ideas, policies and practices refashioned to address modern circumstances investigates new themes and trends that are shaping the modern Muslim experience such as gender, fundamentalism, the media and secularisation offers case studies of Muslims and Islam in dynamic interaction with different societies. Islam in the Modern World includes illustrations, summaries, discussion points and suggestions for further reading that will aid understanding and revision. Additional resources are provided via a companion website.

Muslim Secular Democracy

Muslim Secular Democracy
Author: Lily Zubaidah Rahim
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 393
Release: 2013-03-20
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1137282053

The book offers a nuanced and innovative analyses of the emergence of an inclusive secular democratic state paradigm which incorporates the sacred within the framework of secular democracy in the Muslim World.

Islam, Politics and Youth in Malaysia

Islam, Politics and Youth in Malaysia
Author: Dominik M. Mueller
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2014-03-05
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1317912977

Providing an ethnographic account of the Islamic Party of Malaysia (PAS) and its Youth Wing (Dewan Pemuda PAS), this book analyses the genesis and role of Islamic movements in terms of their engagement in mainstream politics. It explores the party’s changing approach towards popular culture and critically investigates whether the narrative of a post-Islamist turn can be applied to the PAS Youth. The book shows that in contrast to the assumption that Islamic marketization and post-Islamism are reinforcing each other, the PAS Youth has strategically appropriated and integrated Islamic consumerism to pursue a decidedly Islamist – or ‘pop-Islamist’ – political agenda. The media-savvy PAS Youth elites, which are at the forefront of implementing new outreach strategies for the party, categorically oppose tendencies of political moderation among the senior party. Instead, they are most passionately calling for the establishment of a Syariah-based Islamic oder for state and society, although these renewed calls are increasingly expressed through modern channels such as Facebook, YouTube, rock music, celebrity advertising, branded commodities and other market-driven forms of social movement mobilization. A timely and significant contribution to the literature on Islam and politics in Malaysia and beyond, this book sheds new light on widespread assumptions or even hopes of "post-Islamism". It is of interest to students and scholars of Political Religion and Southeast Asian Politics.

Islam and the Question of Reform

Islam and the Question of Reform
Author: Benjamin MacQueen
Publisher: Melbourne Univ. Publishing
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2008-12-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0522859208

Reform, by definition, is not a complete break with tradition, but a determination by scholars, activists, politicians and critical thinkers to re-claim the tenets of their faith. Muslim communities have historically displayed a tendency to preserve the status quo. By contrast, the individuals and movements in Islam and the Question of Reform are determined; often at great personal risk; to push aside existing political and social elites and the historically accepted interpretations of Islam and its place in society. The perspectives examined in this volume avoid superficial or apologetic examinations of Islam's political and social role. Instead, they meticulously scrutinise the religion's public role, often questioning the validity of dogmas that have acted as tools of empowerment for existing elites for centuries. Islamic Studies Series - Volume 1

Dār al-Islām Revisited

Dār al-Islām Revisited
Author: Sarah Albrecht
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 490
Release: 2018-04-24
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9004364579

Where is dār al-islām, and who defines its boundaries in the 21st century? In Dār al-Islām Revisited. Territoriality in Contemporary Islamic Legal Discourse on Muslims in the West, Sarah Albrecht explores the variety of ways in which contemporary Sunni Muslim scholars, intellectuals, and activists reinterpret the Islamic legal tradition of dividing the world into dār al-islām, the “territory of Islam,” dār al-ḥarb, the “territory of war,” and other geo-religious categories. Starting with an overview of the rich history of debate about this tradition, this book traces how and why territorial boundaries have remained a matter of controversy until today. It shows that they play a crucial role in current discussions of religious authority, identity, and the interpretation of the shariʿa in the West.

Defining Islamic Statehood

Defining Islamic Statehood
Author: Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2015-10-14
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 113744682X

This groundbreaking book offers in-depth analysis of the modern Islamic state, applying a quantitative measurement of how Muslim majority nations meet the definition. Content for the book was developed through extensive debate among a panel of distinguished Sunni and Shia Muslim scholars over seven years.

Malaysia

Malaysia
Author: Saw Swee-Hock
Publisher: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Total Pages: 329
Release: 2006
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9812303367

This book documents the trends and challenges that are taking place in various sectors in Malaysia. The chapters, written by specialists with an intimate knowledge of the country, cover many of the major issues concerning Malaysia, a country undergoing significant changes and challenges.

Islam [4 volumes]

Islam [4 volumes]
Author: Cenap Çakmak
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 1938
Release: 2017-05-18
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

This expansive four-volume encyclopedia presents a broad introduction to Islam that enables learning about the fundamental role of Islam in world history and promotes greater respect for cultural diversity. One of the most popular and widespread religions in the world, Islam has attracted a great deal of attention in recent times, particularly in the Western world. With the ongoing tensions in the Middle East and a pervasive sense of hostility toward Arab Americans, there is ever increasing need to examine and understand Islam as a religion and historical force. Islam: A Worldwide Encyclopedia provides some 700 entries on Islam written by expert contributors that cover the religion from the birth of Islam to the present time. The set also includes 16 pages of color images per volume that serve to illustrate the diverse expressions of this important religious tradition. Each entry begins with a basic introduction, followed by a general discussion of the subject and a conclusion. Each entry also features a further readings list for readers. In addition to supplying a comprehensive, authoritative overview of Islam, this work also specifically addresses many controversial related issues, including jihad, violence in Islam, polygamy, and apostasy.