|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 |
Islam, Humanity and the Indonesian Identity: Reflections on History
Leiden University Press, 2018
eISBN: 978-94-006-0308-0 | Paper: 978-90-8728-301-8 Library of Congress Classification BP63.I5M2613 2018
ABOUT THIS BOOK | REVIEWS | TOC
ABOUT THIS BOOK
Islam exists in global history with its richly variegated cultural and social realities. When these specific cultural contexts are marginalized, Islam is reduced to an ahistorical religion without the ability to contribute to humanity. This limited understanding of Islam has been a contributing factor in many of the violent conflicts in the present day. Reflecting on Islam in Indonesia, the world’s third largest democracy, supporting the largest Muslim population, Ahmad Syafii Maarif argues for an understanding that is both faithful to Islam’s essential teachings and open to constantly changing social and cultural contexts. Building on this, he then addresses critical contemporary issues such as democracy, human rights, religious freedom, the status of women, and the future of Islam. Syafii Maarif’s insights offer inspiration to Muslims and non-Muslims alike. See other books on: Humanity | Indonesia | Islam and politics | Islam and state | Reflections See other titles from Leiden University Press |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Nearby on shelf for Islam. Bahai Faith. Theosophy, etc. / Islam / General:
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Islam, Humanity and the Indonesian Identity: Reflections on History
ABOUT THIS BOOK | REVIEWS | TOC
Leiden University Press, 2018
eISBN: 978-94-006-0308-0
Paper: 978-90-8728-301-8
eISBN: 978-94-006-0308-0
Paper: 978-90-8728-301-8
Islam exists in global history with its richly variegated cultural and social realities. When these specific cultural contexts are marginalized, Islam is reduced to an ahistorical religion without the ability to contribute to humanity. This limited understanding of Islam has been a contributing factor in many of the violent conflicts in the present day. Reflecting on Islam in Indonesia, the world’s third largest democracy, supporting the largest Muslim population, Ahmad Syafii Maarif argues for an understanding that is both faithful to Islam’s essential teachings and open to constantly changing social and cultural contexts. Building on this, he then addresses critical contemporary issues such as democracy, human rights, religious freedom, the status of women, and the future of Islam. Syafii Maarif’s insights offer inspiration to Muslims and non-Muslims alike.
ABOUT THIS BOOK | REVIEWS | TOC
