Abdullah Saeed

Islamic Thought

An Introduction

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Produktbeschreibung

Islamic Thought is a comprehensive introduction to the philosophies, thought and doctrines of Islam. Abdullah Saeed, a distinguished Muslim scholar, traces the development of religious knowledge from the pre-modern period to the present day. This book examines how Muslim thought has evolved, exploring the production, transmission, and interpretation of religious knowledge, and the trends, schools, and movements that have shaped it. Key topics in Islamic culture and thought are discussed, including the development of the Islamic intellectual tradition, the Qur'an and hadith, legal and theological thought, mystical traditions, Islamic art, philosophy, political thought, and contemporary renewal, reform, and rethinking. This thoroughly revised new edition offers expanded coverage of Shi¿i and other non-Sunni perspectives, alongside the significant emphasis on the Sunni tradition covered in the first edition. Through this rich and varied discussion, Saeed offers a compelling portrayal of the workings of Islamic thought, both in the past and in the present. Islamic Thought is essential reading for students approaching the study of Islam for the first time and anyone interested in learning more about one of the world's great religions.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• 2. Auflage
• Seitenzahl: 222
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. April 2026
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm
• ISBN-13: 9781032590455
• ISBN-10: 1032590459
• Artikelnr.: 75508367

Autorenporträt

Abdullah Saeed is the Sultan of Oman Professor of Arab and Islamic Studies and Redmond Barry Distinguished Professor at the University of Melbourne, Australia. He has written widely on the Qur'an, Islamic thought, and contemporary Muslim issues. His publications include Contemporary Muslim Qur¿¿nic Hermeneutics (editor, 2026), Contemporary Approaches to the Qur¿ an and Its Interpretation in Iran (co-author, 2020), Reading the Qur'an in the Twenty-First Century: A Contextualist Approach (2014), Interpreting the Qur'an (2006), Approaches to the Qur'an in Contemporary Indonesia (ed., 2005), Freedom of Religion, Apostasy and Islam (co-author, 2004), Islam and Political Legitimacy (co-editor, 2004), Islam in Australia (2003), and Islamic Banking and Interest (1996).

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction 1. Transmission of religious knowledge and Islamic thought 2.
The Qur'an: the primary foundation text 3. The Sunna of the Prophet 4.
Legal thought 5. Theological thought 6. Mystical thought: Süsm 7. Artistic
expression 8. Philosophical thought 9. Political thought 10. Renewal,
reform and Muslim modernism Epilogue: Trends in Islamic thought today

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Introduction 1. Islamic Thought and the Transmission of Religious Knowledge 2. The Qur'an: The Primary Foundation Text of Islam 3. The Sunnah of the Prophet 4. Islamic Legal Thought 5. Islamic Theological Thought 6. Mystical Thought: Sufism 7. Artistic Expressions 8. Philosophical Thought 9. Islamic Political Thought 10. Renewal, Reform and Muslim Modernism. Epilogue: Key Trends in Islamic Thought Today

Rezensionen

'Islamic Thought is ideal for anyone who wants to understand more about Muslim beliefs and the Islamic faith.' - Oliver Leaman, University of Kentucky, USA

'Saeed's book is simple and admirably concise and would serve as a good introduction' - Anthony McRoy