Islamic Religion
Dante\'s Pluralism and the Islamic Philosophy of Religion
This book, which explores the Islamic roots of the Western values of tolerance and religious pluralism, considers Dante from the perspective of the Arab-Islamic philosophical tradition.
Flourishing of Islamic Reformism in Iran
During the 1940s and 1950s, Islamic reformism flourished in Iran. This book examines how Iranian Islamic groups came to rethink traditional accounts of religion and nurture a politicized version of Islam.
Islam and state in Sumatra
This work looks at the Islamic character of the Acehnese state in the 17th century. It examines not only its Islamic institutions but also its political culture and policies towards Islam.
Mawdudi and the Making of Islamic Revivalism
Nasr examines the life and thought of Mawlana Mawdudi, one of the first and most important Islamic ideological thinkers. Mawdudi was the first to develop a modern political Islamic ideology, and a plan for social action to realize his vision.
The Just Ruler in Shi\'ite Islam
The Islamic regime that came to power after the 1978-79 Iranian revolution justified the rule of the Ayatollah Khomeini, and the Shi\'ite imams in general, on the basis of the doctrine that the Islamic jurist is best suited to rule with justice in an Islamic country.
No god but God
Though it is the fastest growing religion in the world, Islam remains shrouded by ignorance and fear. What is the essence of this ancient faith? Is it a religion of peace or war? How does Allah differ from the God of Jews and Christians?