Following Muhammad: Rethinking Islam in the Contemporary World

摘要: Carl W. Ernst offers this introduction to the profound spiritual resources of Islam while clarifying diversity and debate within tradition. He seeks avoid traps sensational political expose specialized scholarly Orientalism. One out five people in world are Muslim; only 18 percent those, however, Arab. moves away from a Middle Eastern bias, addressing pluralistic nature Muslim societies thought. Framing his argument terms religious studies, describes how Protestant definitions religion anti-Muslim prejudice have affected views Europe America. also covers contemporary importance both its traditional settings new locations provides context for understanding extremist movements like fundamentalism. With translations selections Islamic texts, access voices key themes, particularly central role Prophet Muhammad. concludes with an overview critical debates on important issues such as gender veiling, state politics, science religion. A selected reading list guide future study.