Description |
1 online resource (xi, 320 pages) |
Series |
Religion and Global Politics |
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Religion and global politics.
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Contents |
Definition and scope of wasatiyyah -- Review of the source evidence -- A round-up of modern opinion -- Hallmarks of extremism -- Manifestations of wasatiyyah -- Identification of wasatiyyah -- Institutional developments -- Thematic perspectives -- Moderation and justice -- Moderation in religiosity -- The moderating role of ikhtilaf (reasoned disagreement) -- Between spirituality and legalism: the moderating influence of sufism -- Harm (darar) must be eliminated -- Forbearance, bringing ease and removing hardship -- Environmental imbalance -- Financial imbalance, extravagance and waste -- Moderation in jihad -- Character and lifestyle -- Wasatiyyah and women's rights -- Wasatiyyah and globalisation -- Islam between antiquity and the modern world -- Continuity and change: an analysis of tajdid and islah (renewal and reform) in Islam |
Summary |
This study begins with a conceptual analysis of wasaṭiyyah, its meaning, definition, scope, and manifestations. This is followed by a review of the source evidence in the Qur'an and hadith, and then a round-up of modern opinion on wasaṭiyyah. The hallmarks of wasaṭiyyah and those of extremism, identification of wasaṭiyyah, its manifestations, and institutional developments on wasaṭiyyah are also discussed |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed April 13, 2015) |
Subject |
Moderation -- Religious aspects -- Islam.
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RELIGION -- Islam -- General.
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Moderation -- Religious aspects -- Islam
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Form |
Electronic book
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ISBN |
9780190226848 |
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0190226846 |
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9780190226855 |
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0190226854 |
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