Reclaiming Jihad: A Qur'anic Critique of Terrorism Paperback

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Reclaiming Jihad: A Qur'anic Critique of Terrorism Paperback

A critique of the radical misreadings of the Qur’an that are used to promote violence between Muslims and non-Muslims.

In this important and timely work ElSayed Amin engages the Qurn exegetical tradition to critique misreadings of the Qurn that have been used to establish violence as the relational norm between Muslims and non-Muslims. He distinguishes both Islamic jihad and armed deterrence from modern terrorism through examination of the 9/11 attacks, and proposes legal proscriptions for terrorism from the Qurn on the basis of its political, social and psychological impacts. At a time when terrorism and extremism are commonly associated with Islam in general, this pointed rejection of such practices and positions based on the Qurn is an essential work that will challenge beliefs and change perceptions.

ElSayed Amin critiques misreadings of key verses in the Qur'an that have been used to establish violence as the relational norm between Muslims and non-Muslims. He distinguishes both Islamic jihad and armed deterrence from modern terrorism through examination of the 9/11 attacks, and proposes legal proscriptions for terrorism from the Qur'an on the basis of its political, social, and psychological impacts.

Reviews

"This book is a scholarly and necessary critique of why the crime of terrorism is inconsistent with the ethical outlook of the Qur'an. Anyone who wants to understand the Qur'an and its relationship to violence must read this book."—Khaled Abou El Fadl, Omar and Azmeralda Alfi Professor of Law and chair of Islamic studies program, UCLA School of Law

"In addition to illuminating the root causes of terrorism, this book is a real contribution to the interfaith dialogue."—Muhammad Abu Layla, professor of the comparative religions at al-Azhar University, Cairo

"A critique that challenges contemporary perceptions of the relationship between Islam and violence. The book can be seriously commended to both specialists and non-specialists in Qur'anic Studies, theology, and political science."—Jabal M. Buaben, associate professor, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Sultan Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Centre for Islamic Studies

About The Author

El-Sayed Amin: ElSayed Amin is a senior lecturer of Islamic studies in English at al-Azhar University in Egypt and a visiting postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Brunei Darussalam (UBD) in Brunei, who obtained his doctorate in Islamic studies from the University of Birmingham, and his juristic training from the prestigious al-Azhar University. He is a member of the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs in Cairo, and a former Fulbright scholar.

Additional Product Information

  • ISBN13: 9780860375937
  • ISBN10: 0860375935
  • SKU: 9780860375937.
  • Author: ElSayed Amin
  • Pages: 288
  • Imprint: The Islamic Foundation
  • Publisher: Kube Publishing Ltd
  • Publication Date: 11-05-2015
  • Trim Size: 8.5 x 5.4 inches
  • Formats: Paperback

 

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