Sceptics Of Islam

Author : Ralph M. Coury
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Islam
ISBN : 135098793X

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Sceptics of Islam by Ralph M. Coury Pdf

"Arab debates about the critical relationship between religion and modernity began in the early nineteenth century. Such debates are now integral to the struggle for power between a variety of political groups and their opponents, and are vital to understanding the modern Middle East. This unique volume introduces writings of Arab Christian and Muslim revisionist and radical "free thinkers" who have tried to redefine the relationship. It challenges the deeply entrenched idea that the contemporary Islamic world has been impermeable to a critique of religious ideas and practices. Authors from the nineteenth century to the present are included. Some are avowed believers, even if they adopt positions many might regard as heretical; others are openly agnostic and atheistic. Despite their differences, all have been united in disputing the notion that life should conform exclusively to a system of values and laws based upon the Qur'an or the Bible, or, in some cases less radically, upon these as they were widely understood before the onset of modernity. They have also rejected many of the standard religious 'liberal' assumptions that are regularly invoked against traditionalism. The book's originality lies in its evaluation of the social and cultural impact of these thinkers."--Bloomsbury Publishing.

Author : Heina Dadabhoy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1634310284

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A Skeptic's Guide to Islam by Heina Dadabhoy Pdf

An honest insider's look at Islam and Muslim life from a former devout veiled Muslim turned outspoken atheist, whose personal journey has been featured in the New York Times Straight from the mouth and mind of an ex-Muslim atheist, A Skeptic's Guide to Islam covers everything that non-Muslims who lack an Islamic background need to know about Islam and Muslims, from the real meaning of jihad to the various types of hijab, from views on dating to questions of feminine hygiene. Taking neither an anti- nor a pro-Islamic perspective, this book honestly addresses common misconceptions and misperceptions those in the West have about Islam and its followers.

Author : Paul L. Heck
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781134591244

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Skepticism in Classical Islam by Paul L. Heck Pdf

The first major treatment of skepticism in Islam, this book explores the critical role of skeptical thinking in the development of theology in Islam. It examines the way key thinkers in classical Islam faced perplexing questions about the nature of God and his relation to the world, all the while walking a fine line between belief in God’s message as revealed in the Qur’an, and the power of the mind to discover truths on its own. Skepticism in Classical Islam reveals how doubt was actually an integral part of scholarly life at this time. Skepticism is by no means synonymous with atheism. It is, rather, the admission that one cannot convincingly demonstrate a truth claim with certainty, and Islam’s scholars, like their counterparts elsewhere, acknowledged such impasses, only to be inspired to find new ways to resolve the conundrums they faced. Whilst their conundrums were unique, their admission of the limits of knowledge shares much with other scholarly traditions. Seeking to put Islam on the map of the broader study of the history of scepticism, this book will be of interest to scholars and students of Religion, History and Philosophy.

Author : Ralph M. Coury
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-22
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781838602055

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Sceptics of Islam by Ralph M. Coury Pdf

Arab debates about the critical relationship between religion and modernity began in the early nineteenth century. Such debates are now integral to the struggle for power between a variety of political groups and their opponents, and are vital to understanding the modern Middle East. This unique volume introduces writings of Arab Christian and Muslim revisionist and radical "free thinkers" who have tried to redefine the relationship. It challenges the deeply entrenched idea that the contemporary Islamic world has been impermeable to a critique of religious ideas and practices. Authors from the nineteenth century to the present are included. Some are avowed believers, even if they adopt positions many might regard as heretical; others are openly agnostic and atheistic. Despite their differences, all have been united in disputing the notion that life should conform exclusively to a system of values and laws based upon the Qur'an or the Bible, or, in some cases less radically, upon these as they were widely understood before the onset of modernity. They have also rejected many of the standard religious 'liberal' assumptions that are regularly invoked against traditionalism. The book's originality lies in its evaluation of the social and cultural impact of these thinkers.

Author : Naveeda Khan
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2012-05-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9780822352310

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Muslim Becoming by Naveeda Khan Pdf

This thoughtful ethnography of Islam in Pakistan moves from the smallest scale—a single worshiper striving to be a better Muslim who is seeking guidance at a neighborhood mosque—to the largest, examining the thought of poet and philosopher Muhammad Iqbal, considered to be the spiritual visionary of the country.

Author : Saiyad Ahmad
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1497360021

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God, Islam and the Skeptic Mind by Saiyad Ahmad Pdf

How Do We Know God Exists?Is faith Compatible with science?Why is there evil and suffering?Are my actions free or determined?How should we view religious diversity?Does ethical behavior require God?This work offers erudite, compelling and fresh answers to these questions and more in an accessible language that respond to the challenges presented by the Age of Skepticism and Science. In doing so, the authors provide a balanced approach representing not only theistic and atheistic perspectives, but also a much needed Islamic point of view that has largely been ignored or misunderstood.

Author : Saiyad Fareed Ahmad,Saiyad Salahuddin Ahmad
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Cultural pluralism
ISBN : 9834129416

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God, Islam, and the Skeptic Mind by Saiyad Fareed Ahmad,Saiyad Salahuddin Ahmad Pdf

Author : Ralph M. Coury
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2018-02-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781786733627

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Sceptics of Islam by Ralph M. Coury Pdf

Arab debates about the critical relationship between religion and modernity began in the early nineteenth century. Such debates are now integral to the struggle for power between a variety of political groups and their opponents, and are vital to understanding the modern Middle East. This unique volume introduces writings of Arab Christian and Muslim revisionist and radical "free thinkers" who have tried to redefine the relationship. It challenges the deeply entrenched idea that the contemporary Islamic world has been impermeable to a critique of religious ideas and practices. Authors from the nineteenth century to the present are included. Some are avowed believers, even if they adopt positions many might regard as heretical; others are openly agnostic and atheistic. Despite their differences, all have been united in disputing the notion that life should conform exclusively to a system of values and laws based upon the Qur'an or the Bible, or, in some cases less radically, upon these as they were widely understood before the onset of modernity. They have also rejected many of the standard religious 'liberal' assumptions that are regularly invoked against traditionalism. The book's originality lies in its evaluation of the social and cultural impact of these thinkers.

Author : Dr Ali Mohamed Salah
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2024-01-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1912411806

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The Shield of Islam by Dr Ali Mohamed Salah Pdf

THIS COMPREHENSIVE STUDY INTRICATELY delves into the multifaceted realm of atheism, meticulously tracing its historical roots, backgrounds, and the diverse stages it has undergone throughout its existence. While acknowledging the historical passages that have played pivotal roles in shaping atheism, the primary emphasis is placed on its contemporary context, particularly manifested in the writings and speeches of new atheists. The analysis aims to reveal the nuanced stances that these atheists adopt towards Islam and Muslims. Beyond merely exploring historical evolution, the study meticulously examines the contemporary discourse surrounding atheism, shedding light on its intricate interactions with Islam. Through an exploration of past historical passages, the writing aspires to provide a nuanced understanding of the layers atheism has acquired over time. Furthermore, the research incorporates evidence from the Quran and philosophical arguments articulated by Muslim theologians and philosophers. The scope encompasses insights from thinkers from various religious backgrounds and philosophical schools, offering a comprehensive view of the subject. The book unfolds through three main chapters, each housing several sections and parts, offering a structured exploration of the subject matter. The chapters collectively contribute to a holistic understanding of atheism's evolution and contemporary intersections with Islam. DR. ALI MOHAMED SALAH is an accomplished theologian, Islamic Scholar, and jurist with over 30 years of experience in research, teaching, and community leadership roles. In 1991 Dr Ali did his Bachelor's Degree in Hadith and Islamic Studies from University of Madina, Saudi, followed by Master's degree in theology and Islamic Studies from Mecca in 1994, then in 2000 his Doctorate in Philosophy and Comparative Religions from the National University of Malaysia. Most recently, in 2020, he obtained a Certificate in the Art of Arbitration from the Norwegian Centre for Arbitration and and Legal Services. Dr Ali published works include: Qurʾān: Moral Compass of the Believer (Looh Press, 2023); Evil Eye: Reality and Remedy (Looh Press, 2023); The Shield of Islam (Looh Press, 2024); Trialogue of Abrahamic Faiths in the Light of the Quran (Arabic, 2023); al-Takmillah (Arabic, 2023); and many other works. Currently, Dr. Salah serves as the Director of the Iqra Foundation and holds the position of Imam at the Tawfiiq Islamic Centre in Oslo, Norway where he lives.

Author : Stuart Sim
Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2006-06-26
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780748626946

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Empires of Belief by Stuart Sim Pdf

Challenges all forms of fundamentalism and unexamined belief systems from a philosophical and sceptical viewpoint. Is unquestioning belief making a global comeback? The growth of religious fundamentalism seems to suggest so. For the sceptically minded, this is a deeply worrying trend, not just confined to religion. Political, economic, and scientific theories can demand the same unquestioning obedience from the general public. Stuart Sim outlines the history of scepticism in both the Western and Islamic cultural traditions, and from the Enlightenment to postmodernism. Setting out what a sceptical politics might be like, Empires of Belief argues that we need less belief and more doubt: an engaged scepticism to replace the pervasive dogmatism that threatens our democracies.

Author : Peter Adamson,Christof Rapp
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2021-04-19
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9783110731033

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State and Nature by Peter Adamson,Christof Rapp Pdf

A much-maligned feature of ancient and medieval political thought is its tendency to appeal to nature to establish norms for human communities. From Aristotle's claim that humans are "political animals" to Aquinas' invocation of "natural law," it may seem that pre-modern philosophers were all too ready to assume that whatever is natural is good, and that just political arrangements must somehow be natural. The papers in this collection show that this assumption is, at best, too crude. From very early, for instance in the ancient sophists' contrast between nomos and physis, there was recognition that political arrangements may be precisely artificial, not natural, and it may be questioned whether even such supposed naturalists as Aristotle in fact adopt the quick inference from "natural" to "good." The papers in this volume trace the complex interrelations between nature and such concepts as law, legitimacy, and justice, covering a wide historical range stretching from Plato and the Sophists to Aristotle, Hellenistic philosophy, Cicero, the Neoplatonists Plotinus and Porphyry, ancient Christian thinkers, and philosophers of both the Islamic and Christian Middle Ages.

Author : Albert Hourani
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1992-07-31
Category : History
ISBN : 0521421209

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Islam in European Thought by Albert Hourani Pdf

Louis Massignon, H.A.R. Gibb, Marshall Hodgsons and T.E. Lawrence are discussed in a collection of essays that focuses on the relationship between European and Islamic thought and culture from the late eighteenth to the twentieth century.

Author : Shabbir Akhtar
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2007-10-31
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781134072569

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The Quran and the Secular Mind by Shabbir Akhtar Pdf

This book is concerned with the rationality and plausibility of the Muslim faith and the Qur'an, and in particular how they can be interrogated and understood through Western analytical philosophy. It also explores how Islam can successfully engage with the challenges posed by secular thinking. The Quran and the Secular Mind will be of interest to students and scholars of Islamic philosophy, philosophy of religion, Middle East studies, and political Islam.

Author : Tom Holland
Publisher : Abacus
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2012-04-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9780748119516

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In The Shadow Of The Sword by Tom Holland Pdf

A SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER 'A stunning blockbuster' Robert Fisk 'A brilliant tour de force of revisionist scholarship and thrilling storytelling' Simon Sebag Montefiore 'A compelling detective story of the highest order' Sunday Times 'Tom Holland has an enviable gift for summoning up the colour, the individuals and animation of the past' Independent In the 6th century AD, the Near East was divided between two venerable empires: the Persian and the Roman. A hundred years on and one had vanished forever, while the other seemed almost finished. Ruling in their place were the Arabs: an upheaval so profound that it spelt, in effect, the end of the ancient world. In the Shadow of the Sword explores how this came about. Spanning from Constantinople to the Arabian desert, and starring some of the most remarkable rulers who ever lived, he tells a story vivid with drama, horror, and startling achievement.

Author : Timothy Keller
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780525954156

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Making Sense of God by Timothy Keller Pdf

We live in an age of skepticism. Our society places such faith in empirical reason, historical progress, and heartfelt emotion that it’s easy to wonder: Why should anyone believe in Christianity? What role can faith and religion play in our modern lives? In this thoughtful and inspiring new book, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller invites skeptics to consider that Christianity is more relevant now than ever. As human beings, we cannot live without meaning, satisfaction, freedom, identity, justice, and hope. Christianity provides us with unsurpassed resources to meet these needs. Written for both the ardent believer and the skeptic, Making Sense of God shines a light on the profound value and importance of Christianity in our lives.