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About The Book:
The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and their aftermath have focused the world's attention on Islamic fundamentalism. We are being told that what we are witnessing today is a 'clash of civilizations', between a secular, modern 'West' and a fundamentalist, backward-looking 'Islam'.
Why are a whole range of political, cultural, social, and even economic events often reduced in so Pavlovian a way to 'Islam'?
What is it about 'Islam' that provokes so quick and unrestrained a response?
What is the meaning of jihad, and is it synonymous with warfare?
What is a fatwa, and who has the right to issue one?
What is the truth behind the RSS charge that the Muslims have selectively used the Quran to take to the path of intolerance and conflict?
What is Islamic fundamentalism, and who have shaped its essential contours?
Is there a concept of religious tolerance and a pluralist society in Islam?
Is a liberation theology compatible with the tenets of Islam?
How can Islam respond to the challenge of modernity?
Eminent columnist and legal expert A.G. Noorani delves into the rich and complex history of Islam and presents the case for a reformist, modern interpretation of the faith and its scripture.
A.G. NOORANI is one of India's best-known political commentators and lawyers. His columns appear regularly in The Hindustan Times, Frontline, Economic and Political Weekly and Dainik Bhaskar. He is author of several books, the latest of which is The RSS and the BJP: A Division of Labour (LeftWord 2000).
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Review:
"A graceful and compelling attempt to show how Islam can be both modern and true to its traditions. Noorani offers a frank assessemnt of ossified traditionalism. His analysis echoes the disquiet many Muslims feel about fanatical fundamentalism."
Professor Ziauddin Sardar
Author of The Future of Muslim Civilizations
"It is deeply reflective and passionately written. The great merit of the book is its disarming candour."
Frontline
"Noorani’s work. . .is driven by a sincere desire to set the record straight, which he does with remarkable élan."
The Hindu
Other titles in the series:
Riding the Nuclear Tiger by N. Ram
The Kargil War by Praveen Swami
The RSS and the BJP by A.G. Noorani
War Against the Planet by Vijay Prashad
Enron Blowout by Prabir Purkayastha and Vijay Prashad
Namste Sharon by Vijay Prashad
Environmentalism and the Left by Archana Prasad
Subordinate Ally by Prakash Karat
Uncle Sam’s Nuclear Cabin by Prabir Purkayastha, Ninan Koshy, M.K. Bhadrakumar
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