Revolution In The Sunnah - Softcover

Algosaibi, Ghazi A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0863563457 ISBN 13: 9780863563454

Publisher: Saqi Books, 2004

Synopsis

These seven short essays provide a brief and cogent overview of selected Hadiths (traditions of the Prophet Muhammad used as sources for religious law) that the author contends were not only revolutionary for their time but have retained their potential to drastically revolutionize Islamic societies today. Each Hadith is presented in the words of classical Muslim commentators, followed by Algosaibi's interpretation. He frames the Hadiths as they can and should be applied to contemporary circumstances, lending new vitality to modern Muslim social and political life. A bold and clearly reasoned call for reform, A Revolution in the Sunnah concisely demonstrates the progressive urge at the core of Islamic tradition. The topics covered are political integrity; the role of women in society and the military; civil rights; privacy; cruelty to animals; family planning; and torture.

About this title

About the Author:

Something of a Renaissance figure, Ghazi Algosaibi's career has spanned academia, politics and the arena of diplomacy, as well as the world of letters. He has published over twenty works in Arabic, including poetry, essays, prose meditations and a novel. Dusting the Colour from Roses is his fourth book to be published in English.

About this edition

• Publisher: Saqi Books
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0863563457
• ISBN 13: 9780863563454
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48