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Islamic Awakening Between Rejection and Extremism By Yusuf Al-Qaradawi
ISBN: 9780912463520
Author: Yusuf Al-Qaradawi
Book Binding: Softcover
Pages: 191
Size: 9.0 x 6.0 x 0.5
Publication Year: 1991
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About This Book:
Yusuf Al-Qaradawi's work "Islamic Awakening Between Rejection and Extremism" is thought-provoking. This book investigates the idea of Islamic awakening and looks at how it manifests itself between the two extremes of fanaticism and rejection. A renewal of Islamic identity, values, and philosophy among Muslims is referred to as an "Islamic awakening," frequently in response to social, political, or cultural difficulties. A well-known Islamic scholar named Yusuf Al-Qaradawi probably provides a thorough explanation of this phenomenon, looking at its historical context, underlying causes, and effects on modern Muslim countries. The book might examine the various ways that the Islamic awakening has manifested itself, from moderate, beneficial movements seeking reform to radical, extremist interpretations that distort Islam's fundamental nature. Al-Qaradawi is anticipated to discuss the need to strike a balance between upholding true Islamic principles and changing with the times while avoiding extremism or rejection.
In "Islamic Awakening Between Rejection and Extremism," Al-Qaradawi may provide tips for Muslims on how to embrace the principles of their faith in a way that fosters societal progress, peaceful cohabitation, and constructive contributions to society. He probably supports a knowledge-based, wise, and compassionate Islamic awakening that encourages Muslims to actively engage in their societies while upholding the values of moderation and tolerance. In this thoughtful and important book, Shaykh Yusuf al-Qaradawi examines the worldwide revival of interest in Islam and attempts to explain why this interest has led so many among the younger generation of Muslims to tread the path of intolerance and rigid interpretation. An older and more experienced voice, he articulates the wisdom brought on by maturity, sound scholarship, and a deep understanding of both the letter and the spirit of the Quran and the Sunnah. Looking for answers in a world marked by enormous volatility, pressure and political and economic corruption, Muslim youth are an easy target for extremist movements. Shaykh Qaradawi traces the complex roots of these views, and examines in-depth the many uses of the path to intolerance, offering a variety of remedies and cures. Perhaps more relevant today, given our troubled climate, than at any time in the past, the work introduces readers to a subject of great significance and wide ramifications.
