Radical Reform: Islamic Ethics and Liberation

摘要: Tariq Ramadan has emerged as one of the foremost voices reformist Islam in West. In his previous books, 'Western Muslims and Future Islam'he urged fellow to participate fully civil life Western societies which they live, addressed many issues that stand way such participation. this new book he tackles head-on thorniest these - namely, rulings Islamic jurists make seem incompatible with modern, scientifically technologically advanced, democratic societies. He argues it is crucial find theoretical practical solutions will enable remain faithful ethics while living within their time. notes Muslim scholars often refer notion ijtihad (critical renewed reading foundational texts) only for take up modern challenges. But, argues, practice readings have effectively reached limits ability serve West well East. sets forward a radical concept ijtihad, puts context including knowledge derived from hard human sciences, cultures geographic historical contingencies on an equal footing scriptures source law. This global comprehensive approach, says, seems be go beyond current face crisis contemporary thought: need applied ethics. After setting out proposal, applies methodology several case studies involving controversial five areas: medical ethics, education, economics, marriage divorce, culture creativity. His proposal conclusions leads him are bound provoke discussion controversy. non-Muslims alike contend Ramadan's idea very basis world.