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Author Sachedina, Abdulaziz Abdulhussein, 1942-

Title The Islamic roots of democratic pluralism / Abdulaziz Sachedina
Published Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2001

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Description 1 online resource (175 pages)
Contents 1. The Search for Democratic Pluralism in Islam --- 2. The People Are One Community --- 3. Compete with One Another in Good Works --- 4. Forgiveness Toward Humankind --- 5. Epilogue
Summary This book tackles the most significant issues facing Muslims today. Sachedina argues that we must reopen the doors of religious interpretation--to correct false interpretations, replace outdated laws, and formulate new doctrines. His book critically analyzes Muslim teachings on such issues as pluralism, civil society, war and peace, and violence and self-sacrifice
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes In English
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Subject Islam -- 20th century.
Religious pluralism -- Islamic countries
Islam and politics.
Islam and reason
Democracy -- Religious aspects -- Islam.
Pluralism -- Religious aspects -- Islam
Rationalism.
Islam -- 1800-
rationalism (philosophy)
RELIGION -- Islam -- Theology.
Democracy -- Religious aspects -- Islam
Faith and reason -- Islam
Islam
Islam and politics
Rationalism
Religious pluralism
Islam.
Pluralisme (algemeen)
Politieke aspecten.
Islamic countries
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9780195139914
0195139917
9780195349900
0195349903