An Islamic Worldview from Turkey : Religion in a Modern, Secular and Democratic State / by John Valk, Halis Albayrak, Mualla Selçuk.

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Valk, John [author.]

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TextSeries: Palgrave Series in Islamic Theology, Law, and HistoryPublication details: Cham : Palgrave Macmillan, 2017.Description: xxix, 186 pages ; 22 cmISBN:

9783319667515
9783319667508 (hardback)
9783319667515 (eBook)

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: An Islamic worldview from Turkey.; Printed edition:: No title; Printed edition:: No title; Printed edition:: No titleDDC classification:

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Summary: 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.

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 171-173) and indexes.

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.

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