An Islamic Worldview from Turkey
Religion in a Modern, Secular and Democratic State
Business & Finance, Finance & Investing, Banks & Banking, Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Middle East Religions, Islam
| Author: | Mualla Selçuk, Halis Albayrak, John Valk | ISBN: | 9783319667515 |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing | Publication: | October 31, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan | Language: | English |
| Author: | Mualla Selçuk, Halis Albayrak, John Valk |
| ISBN: | 9783319667515 |
| Publisher: | Springer International Publishing |
| Publication: | October 31, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Language: | English |
This book is a journey into the heart of an Islamic worldview. It asks challenging questions of far-reaching consequence, addressing matters such as the Qur’an and revelation; rituals and symbols embraced; nature of God, of humans, and of our knowing; dignity of the human, sacredness of life, and more. It precludes easy, prescribed answers, preferring instead thoughtful reflection on two basic questions: What does it mean to love God? What does it mean to be a good person? Carefully crafted responses are presented by a group of scholars from Qur’an Studies, Worldview Studies, Women’s Studies, Cultural Studies and Religious Education. It uncovers a dynamic understanding of Islam; one that meets challenges of the present, counters harsh criticisms, and breathes new life into a rich and longstanding tradition that continues to impact the lives of billions of people around the world.
This book is a journey into the heart of an Islamic worldview. It asks challenging questions of far-reaching consequence, addressing matters such as the Qur’an and revelation; rituals and symbols embraced; nature of God, of humans, and of our knowing; dignity of the human, sacredness of life, and more. It precludes easy, prescribed answers, preferring instead thoughtful reflection on two basic questions: What does it mean to love God? What does it mean to be a good person? Carefully crafted responses are presented by a group of scholars from Qur’an Studies, Worldview Studies, Women’s Studies, Cultural Studies and Religious Education. It uncovers a dynamic understanding of Islam; one that meets challenges of the present, counters harsh criticisms, and breathes new life into a rich and longstanding tradition that continues to impact the lives of billions of people around the world.
