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ISBN: 9780691156248
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2012
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Discover the intricacies of the modern Islamic state in "The Fall and Rise of the Islamic State" by Noah Feldman, a critical examination of the delicate balance between shari'a law and governance. This thought-provoking book delves into the historical context and contemporary implications of Islamic law, offering insights relevant to today's global challenges. Feldman's comprehensive analysis explores why shari'a is gaining traction and how Islamist movements are reshaping political landscapes across the Middle East.
As a noted scholar, Feldman draws from his extensive expertise to dissect how the traditional Islamic constitution once provided political justice, and how its erosion impacts Muslim societies today. The book discusses the failures of modern reforms and argues for a modern Islamic state that could fulfill the promise of legal justice through a renewed focus on constitutional balance.
"The Fall and Rise of the Islamic State" not only provides a sweeping history of Islamic law but also raises essential questions about the future of governance in the Muslim world. Ideal for scholars, students, and anyone interested in Middle Eastern politics, this book offers a nuanced perspective that challenges prevalent narratives.
Get your copy today to engage with this vital dialogue on the dynamics of religion, law, and politics in the Islamic world, and discover why understanding these concepts is essential for fostering a just society.
Order now and be part of the discussion!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691156248
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2012
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
Perhaps no other Western writer has more deeply probed the bitter struggle in the Muslim world between the forces of religion and law and those of violence and lawlessness as Noah Feldman. His scholarship has defined the stakes in the Middle East today. Now, in this incisive book, Feldman tells the story behind the increasingly popular call for the establishment of the shari'a--the law of the traditional Islamic state--in the modern Muslim world. Western powers call it a threat to democracy. Islamist movements are winning elections on it. Terrorists use it to justify their crimes. What, then, is the shari'a? Given the severity of some of its provisions, why is it popular among Muslims? Can the Islamic state succeed--should it? Feldman reveals how the classical Islamic constitution governed through and was legitimated by law. He shows how executive power was balanced by the scholars who interpreted and administered the shari'a, and how this balance of power was finally destroyed by the tragically incomplete reforms of the modern era. The result has been the unchecked executive dominance that now distorts politics in so many Muslim states.
Feldman argues that a modern Islamic state could provide political and legal justice to today's Muslims, but only if new institutions emerge that restore this constitutional balance of power. The Fall and Rise of the Islamic State gives us the sweeping history of the traditional Islamic constitution--its noble beginnings, its downfall, and the renewed promise it could hold for Muslims and Westerners alike. In a new introduction, Feldman discusses developments in Egypt, Tunisia, Libya, and other Musli
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691156248
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2012
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Discover the intricacies of the modern Islamic state in "The Fall and Rise of the Islamic State" by Noah Feldman, a critical examination of the delicate balance between shari'a law and governance. This thought-provoking book delves into the historical context and contemporary implications of Islamic law, offering insights relevant to today's global challenges. Feldman's comprehensive analysis explores why shari'a is gaining traction and how Islamist movements are reshaping political landscapes across the Middle East.
As a noted scholar, Feldman draws from his extensive expertise to dissect how the traditional Islamic constitution once provided political justice, and how its erosion impacts Muslim societies today. The book discusses the failures of modern reforms and argues for a modern Islamic state that could fulfill the promise of legal justice through a renewed focus on constitutional balance.
"The Fall and Rise of the Islamic State" not only provides a sweeping history of Islamic law but also raises essential questions about the future of governance in the Muslim world. Ideal for scholars, students, and anyone interested in Middle Eastern politics, this book offers a nuanced perspective that challenges prevalent narratives.
Get your copy today to engage with this vital dialogue on the dynamics of religion, law, and politics in the Islamic world, and discover why understanding these concepts is essential for fostering a just society.
Order now and be part of the discussion!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691156248
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2012
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
Perhaps no other Western writer has more deeply probed the bitter struggle in the Muslim world between the forces of religion and law and those of violence and lawlessness as Noah Feldman. His scholarship has defined the stakes in the Middle East today. Now, in this incisive book, Feldman tells the story behind the increasingly popular call for the establishment of the shari'a--the law of the traditional Islamic state--in the modern Muslim world. Western powers call it a threat to democracy. Islamist movements are winning elections on it. Terrorists use it to justify their crimes. What, then, is the shari'a? Given the severity of some of its provisions, why is it popular among Muslims? Can the Islamic state succeed--should it? Feldman reveals how the classical Islamic constitution governed through and was legitimated by law. He shows how executive power was balanced by the scholars who interpreted and administered the shari'a, and how this balance of power was finally destroyed by the tragically incomplete reforms of the modern era. The result has been the unchecked executive dominance that now distorts politics in so many Muslim states.
Feldman argues that a modern Islamic state could provide political and legal justice to today's Muslims, but only if new institutions emerge that restore this constitutional balance of power. The Fall and Rise of the Islamic State gives us the sweeping history of the traditional Islamic constitution--its noble beginnings, its downfall, and the renewed promise it could hold for Muslims and Westerners alike. In a new introduction, Feldman discusses developments in Egypt, Tunisia, Libya, and other Musli