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Against
Islamic Extremism Edited by Carolyn Fluehr-Lobban In the struggle against Islamic extremism, one of the first and most influential voices is that of Muhammad Sa`id al-‘Ashmawy, former chief justice of the High Court of Cairo. He is widely recognized for the forcefulness of his writing in the intense struggle to redefine Islam in the modern world and especially for his courage in remaining in Egypt and standing up to extremists while under constant armed guard. This volume makes available to Western readers the writings of a prominent intellectual of the modern Islamic world, carefully organized, edited, and introduced to contextualize al-`Ashmawy’s political and ideological position. Part I. Islam, Judaism, Christianity: One Religion, One Vision, Many Paths The Development of Religion A Framework for the Coexistence of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam: Common Thread of Salvation Part II. Islamic Religion and Politics The Relationship between Religion and Politics The Caliphate Government in Islamic History The Call for an Islamic Government The Call for an Islamic Constitution in the State of Egypt Part III. Islamic Law and Contemporary Politics and Society The Interpretation of Texts in Egyptian Law and Islam Islamic Jurisprudence Taxes, Zakat, and Sadaqa The Veil in Egyptian Law and Islam Militant Doctrine in Islam Jihad or Holy War in Islam Reforming Islam and Law Islamic Law and Human Rights Carolyn Fluehr-Lobban, professor of anthropology at Rhode Island College, is the author of six books, including Islamic Society in Practice (UPF, 1994) and Islamic Law and Society in the Sudan. 1998. 144 pp. 5 1/2 X 7 1/2. ISBN 0-8130-1546-4 Cloth, $55.00 ISBN 0-8130-2543-5 Paper, $19.95
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"Helps to
build a more balanced and accurate awareness of the full spectrum of Muslim
thought . . . an important contribution."--John O. Voll, Georgetown
University "The study of contemporary Islam will never be the same after this book."--Ghada Talhami, Lake Forest College
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