Abou el fadl speaking in god's name book

This is a phenomenal book that presents the intersection of knowledge from three dimensions that rarely come together when addressing islam. A brilliant work taking apart extremist and reductionist interpretations of islamic law and promoting an ethical approach towards its understanding. Abou elfadls thought as a framework for dialogue between religion and human rights. Khaled abou e1fadl studied islamic law in egypt and kuwait, and has from pennsylvania, yale and princeton. Drawing on both religious and secular sources, this challeng. Speaking in gods name share book recommendations with. Today he is a leading international authority in islamic law and human rights with degrees from yale and princeton. Abou elfadl goes into great detail in his discussion of classical muslim epistemological theory, usul alfiqh, to reveal the complexity and immensity of the task of textual legal interpretation and determination. The place of tolerance in islam, beacon press 2002. Wrestling islam from the extremists, and the place of tolerance in islam, and more on.

Gods big instruction book is a lovely collection of spiritual wisdom which draws from sacred. My guest, richard mouw, grew up in a fundamentalist home and is now a christian philosopher. God s law must rightly be based on god s literal and immutable speech, the quran. Interviews khaled abou elfadl faith and doubt at ground. Gender and islam, a conference named in honor of dr. Hosted by inspire, an award winning consultancy helping. Drawing on both religious and secular sources, this challenging book argues that divinely ordained law is frequently misinterpreted by muslim authorities at the expense of certain groups, including women. Drawing on both religious and secular sources, this challenging book argues that. Premodern jurists produced an extensive and sophisticated discourse on the legality of rebellion and the treatment due to rebels under islamic law. Islamic law, authority and women speaking in gods name. Currently professor of law at ucla, he has served on a variety of committees for human rights, and has published several books and numerous arti. Study of religions islam the alternative reading list project.

Because i know, because i have the secret of the book of god and the secret to the key to the will. An amazing book to learn more about the technicalities of the law and dr. Religious authority in the 21st century, at speaking in gods name. Aug 27, 2001 drawing on both religious and secular sources, this challenging book argues that divinely ordained law is frequently misinterpreted by muslim authorities at the expense of certain groups, including women. An accomplished islamic jurist and scholar, he is professor of law at the ucla school of law where he teaches islamic law, immigration, human rights, international and national security law. Khaled abou e1 fadl studied islamic law in egypt and kuwait, and has from pennsylvania, yale and princeton. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. As always on speaking of faith, in this live discussion, neither guest was asked to pronounce on behalf of his religion for all jews or all muslims. They are content to make no ethical or moral demands in the name of shariah on the state. At a broader level, this book explores the idea of speaking for god. Whenever i speak up about anything, or any islamic ruling that seems illogical to me it seems like theres no room for discussion. Were talking today about the power of fundamentalism in islam, christianity and judaism. Peaceful jihad, in taking back islam 3339 edited by michael wolfe, rodale press, 2002. Islamic law, authority and women khaled abou elfadl isbn.

Study of religions islam the alternative reading list. Join our email list to receive regular updates on dr. Islamic law, authority and women oneworld publications oxford, 2001 a brilliant work on authority in islamic law, and its application with particular regard to women and legal responsa fatawa on women. Premodern jurists produced an extensive and sophisticated discourse on the legality of rebellion and. Drawing on both religious and secular sources, this challenging book argues that divinely ordained law is frequently mis. Sufism, shiite islam not to speak of antagonism to the nonmuslim.