Secularism in the Arab World
- 592 pages
- 21 hours of reading
This book is a translation of Aziz al-Azmeh's seminal work Al-'Ilmaniya min mandhur mukhtalif that was first published in Beirut in 1992.
Aziz Al-Azmeh Book order (chronological)
Aziz Al-Azmeh is a distinguished historian and scholar of Islamic studies whose work delves into profound themes across Arab and Islamic history, from medieval periods to the modern era. Through extensive academic engagement and global lectures, he contributes to a deeper understanding of the complex historical and cultural dynamics within the Islamic world. His approach is characterized by a commitment to rigorous historical analysis and critical examination.
Events over recent years have increased the global interest in Islam. This 2007 volume seeks to combat generalisations about the Muslim presence in Europe by illuminating its diversity across Europe and offering a more realistic, highly differentiated picture. It contends with the monist concept of identity that suggests Islam is the shared and main definition of Muslims living in Europe. The contributors also explore the influence of the European Union on the Muslim communities within its borders, and examine how the EU is in turn affected by the Muslim presence in Europe. This book comes at a critical moment in the evolution of the place of Islam within Europe and will appeal to scholars, students and practitioners in the fields of European studies, politics and policies of the European Union, sociology, sociology of religion, and international relations. It also addresses the wider framework of uncertainties and unease about religion in Europe.