Ismail Raji Al-Faruqi

Islam and the problem of Israel (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Shelf: Religion / Islamic Studies / Middle Eastern History



A landmark scholarly work examining the Israel-Palestine question through Islamic historical and theological perspectives. Written by renowned scholar Dr. Ismail Raji al-Faruqi (19211986), Professor of Islamic Studies at Temple University and founder of the International Institute of Islamic Thought.



What Makes This Title Essential:



This comprehensive study traces fourteen centuries of Muslim-Jewish relations, documenting the historical context often missing from contemporary discussions. Al-Faruqi examines Jewish experience under Christendom, the emergence of political Zionism in nineteenth-century Europe, British colonial policies in Palestine, and Islamic constitutional principles regarding religious minorities.



Target Readership: Muslim readers seeking Islamic framework for understanding contemporary Middle Eastern politics; students of Islamic Studies, Middle Eastern History, and Comparative Religion; general readers interested in religious perspectives on the Palestine question; interfaith dialogue participants; academic researchers.



Hand-Selling Points: - Scholarly yet accessible - academic rigor without jargon - Provides historical depth missing from news coverage - Respects both Islamic and Jewish traditions while maintaining critical analysis - Author's credentials: Ph.D. in Philosophy (Indiana University) + Islamic studies at Al-Azhar University, Cairo - Classic reissue - originally published 1980, represents important moment in Islamic intellectual history



Comparable Titles: Edward Said's The Question of Palestine, Rashid Khalidi's The Hundred Years' War on Palestine, Karen Armstrong's Jerusalem: One City, Three Faiths



Marketing Categories: Islamic Studies, Middle Eastern History, Religious Studies, Political Science, Interfaith Relations



Shelf Life: Evergreen title - consistent demand from Muslim communities, academic market, and readers seeking non-Western perspectives on Middle East. Strong backlist potential.



Paperback and eBook available 10 chapters Extensive bibliography Academic quality production

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Qadeem Press
• Seitenzahl: 144
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. November 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789366081762
• Artikelnr.: 75990600

Autorenporträt

Dr. Ismail Raji al-Faruqi (19211986) was a distinguished Palestinian-American philosopher and scholar of comparative religion. Born in Jaffa, Palestine, he served as District Governor during the British Mandate before the 1948 displacement forced his emigration to the United States.

Dr. al-Faruqi earned his Ph.D. in philosophy from Indiana University and later studied Islamic jurisprudence (*fiqh*) at Al-Azhar University in Cairo, one of the world's oldest and most prestigious centers of Islamic learning. He served as Professor of Islamic Studies and History of Religions at Temple University, Philadelphia, where he founded the Islamic Studies program that became a model for similar programs across North America.

A prolific scholar, Dr. al-Faruqi authored numerous influential works including *Christian Ethics: A Historical and Systematic Analysis of Its Dominant Ideas*, *Historical Atlas of the Religions of the World* (co-authored with David Sopher), *Tawhid: Its Implications for Thought and Life*, and *Islamization of Knowledge: General Principles and Work Plan*. He co-founded the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT) and the Association of Muslim Social Scientists (AMSS), institutions that continue to advance Islamic scholarship globally.

His academic work focused on Islamic thought, comparative religion, and interfaith dialogue, always emphasizing the rational and ethical foundations of Islamic civilization. Dr. al-Faruqi's scholarship sought to bridge Islamic and Western intellectual traditions while maintaining the integrity of Islamic principles.

Dr. al-Faruqi and his wife, Dr. Lois Lamya al-Faruqi (also a distinguished scholar of Islamic art and music), were tragically murdered in their home in 1986. His scholarly legacy continues to influence Islamic studies, interfaith understanding, and the intellectual revival of Muslim thought worldwide.