Based on actual cases, these original essays present an honest and critical evaluation of the problems and challenges that confront Muslims in the Contemporary world. Using the Muslim experience in the United States as a lens, the author examines what he identifies as a pervasive alienation suffered by Muslims over their place in history, source of identity, and moral foundations. The author imagines himself sitting in a conference of Islamic books- the Conference convening to examine the contemporary Muslim condition. Various influential intellectual trends are represented in this Conference, but the author is not a passive observer, he is an active participant who reacts to the Conference with introspection and critical moral insight. The author positions himself on a bridge between the intellectual heritage of Islam and the oppressive Muslim present, arguing that the salvation of one is intricately linked to the other. This book attempts to reclaim what the author maintains is a core moral value in Islam- the value of beauty.
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This highly original book is in part a dialogue with Muslim scholars in the past, and, in part, a hymn to an enthralling vision that 'beauty' is to bring life to the truth of the Prophet. The dialogue shows the enormous breadth of [the author's] reading in classic works of learning by Muslims, and his vision suggests a new spiritual esthetic, which is both inspiring and challenging. (Roy Parviz Mottahedeh )
Dr. Khaled Abou El Fadl, the most important scholar writing on Islamic jurisprudence and its development in the American context today, sets a high standard here for legal discourse and practice among North American Muslims. (Karen Leonard )
Each independent essay may be read in any order, but collectively they illustrate richness and diversity...>>>> (Charles C. Kolb Religious Studies Review )
El Fadl attempts to offer interpretations that are humanistic and accommodating to modern values, yet simultaneously challenging for traditionalist scholars and preachers.>>>> (An-Chi Hoh Dianu The Library Quarterly )
Khaled Abou El Fadl is emerging as a major Muslim voice for the twenty-first century. 'Conference of the Books' is an excellent introduction to the ideas, insights, and reflections of this important scholar of Islam and Islamic law, author, and poet.>>> (Professor John L. Esposito )
Khaled Abou El Fadl is emerging as a major Muslim voice for the twenty-first century. 'Conference of the Books' is an excellent introduction to the ideas, insights, and reflections of this important scholar of Islam and Islamic law, author, and poet. (Professor John L. Esposito )
Each independent essay may be read in any order, but collectively they illustrate richness and diversity... (Charles C. Kolb Religious Studies Review )
El Fadl attempts to offer interpretations that are humanistic and accommodating to modern values, yet simultaneously challenging for traditionalist scholars and preachers. (An-Chi Hoh Dianu The Library Quarterly )
Dr. Khaled Abou El Fadl, the most important scholar writing on Islamic jurisprudence and its development in the American context today, sets a high standard here for legal discourse and practice among North American Muslims. (Karen Leonard )
Each independent essay may be read in any order, but collectively they illustrate richness and diversity...>>>> (Charles C. Kolb Religious Studies Review )
El Fadl attempts to offer interpretations that are humanistic and accommodating to modern values, yet simultaneously challenging for traditionalist scholars and preachers.>>>> (An-Chi Hoh Dianu The Library Quarterly )
Khaled Abou El Fadl is emerging as a major Muslim voice for the twenty-first century. 'Conference of the Books' is an excellent introduction to the ideas, insights, and reflections of this important scholar of Islam and Islamic law, author, and poet.>>> (Professor John L. Esposito )
Khaled Abou El Fadl is emerging as a major Muslim voice for the twenty-first century. 'Conference of the Books' is an excellent introduction to the ideas, insights, and reflections of this important scholar of Islam and Islamic law, author, and poet. (Professor John L. Esposito )
Each independent essay may be read in any order, but collectively they illustrate richness and diversity... (Charles C. Kolb Religious Studies Review )
El Fadl attempts to offer interpretations that are humanistic and accommodating to modern values, yet simultaneously challenging for traditionalist scholars and preachers. (An-Chi Hoh Dianu The Library Quarterly )
About the Author
Khaled M. Abou El Fadl is Professor of Law at UCLA School of Law where he teaches Islamic Law, Immigration, Human Rights, Terrorism, and National Security Law.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
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A beautiful and enlightening work,
By Elizabeth M. von Briesen (Charlotte, NC USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Conference of the Books (Hardcover)
This book is an absolute treasure. I only wish I could afford to buy one for every Muslim in America, as it is something our community desarately needs. The writing style itself is beautiful, the insights are beautiful, and God willing this work will help many Muslims and non Muslims alike to find the beauty inherent in Islam. Every essay I read touches my heart, and causes me to pause and feel a great happiness that we have this man in our midst, who may help us to bring about a great revival of Islam in America.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
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A refreshing mind,
By A Customer
This review is from: Conference of the Books (Hardcover)
I love this book. It has made me cry, smile, sigh and ponder. Every essay invigorates the intellect and inspires the heart and soul. The book is a collection of essays written by Dr. Abou El Fadl wherein he discusses many issues plaguing the contemporary Muslim communities. I think this book is a gem that must be read over and over, and studied by every person, Muslim or not, who has an interest in Islam.This book is a must read for anyone troubled by the apparent lack of beauty in Islam. A courageous and refreshing book that I hope will become a part of all future Conferences.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
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This book changed my life.,
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This review is from: Conference of the Books (Hardcover)
I have never read or heard Islam captured so beautifully as it is here--this book addresses so many issues and questions I have had about my own religion. I feel like I have discovered something that was lost. I thank Khaled Abou El Fadl for this treasure.
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