| Description |
1 online resource (vii, 279 pages) |
| Contents |
Introduction -- 1. Biography of Ahmad QaÌ⁴bel: Crossing Redlines -- 2. Jurisprudence: Rational Shariah -- 3. History: The Faces of Imam Hosayn -- 4. Politics: QaÌ⁴bel's View of VelaÌ⁴yat-e Faqih -- 5. Gender: Women's Rights -- 6. Apostasy and Freedom of Religion -- 7. Society: The Role of Islam in Society -- 8. Reason and Superstition -- Conclusion -- Appendix 1: "Reason and SharÊ»" -- Appendix 2. "Re-Reading Narrations with the Criterion of Reason" -- Bibliography |
| Summary |
Ahmad Q₉́¯℗¹bel (1954-2012) was one of the key figures in the 'New Religious Thinking' trend of reformist thought, whose radical views were some of the most daring of his generation, seeking to rationalize and modernize Islamic law. In this comprehensively researched and accessibly written book, Lloyd Ridgeon offers an original examination of Q₉́¯℗¹bel's writings, including his seminal work Shari'at-e 'Aql₉́¯℗¹ni (Rational Shariah). Throughout his career, Q₉́¯℗¹bel crossed many political and religious redlines, resulting in several prison terms and hastening his premature death while under hospital arrest. Chapters covering topics from jurisprudence and politics to gender relations and society unravel Q₉́¯℗¹bel's worldview, introducing and illuminating his work for all readers. With extended translations from Q₉́¯℗¹bel's compositions, including two whole chapters from Shari'at-e 'Aql₉́¯℗¹ni, Ridgeon offers the necessary context to understand the resounding significance of Q₉́¯℗¹bel's ideas and arguments |
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QÌ⁴abil, AhÌĐmad, 1957-2021
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Muslim scholars -- Iran -- Biography
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Islam and politics -- Iran -- 21st century
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ShÌ⁴iÊ»ah -- Iran -- History -- 21st century
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Islamic law -- 21st century
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Islam and politics.
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Islamic law.
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Muslim scholars.
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Iran.
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| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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History.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781009322263 |
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1009322265 |
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