Dr. Khaled Abou El Fadl is a leading Islamic thinker and jurist offering a unique perspective on the current state of Islam in the West. His work focuses on a moral understanding of Islam, exploring universal themes of humanity and beauty. He is a staunch advocate for women's rights and a critical voice against puritanical and Wahhabi interpretations of Islam. His extensive scholarship and public intellectual engagement make him a pivotal figure in discussions surrounding Islamic law and the faith.
In this collection of 25 Islamic sermons, Khaled Abou El Fadl, American law professor and classically trained Islamic jurist, delivers incisive commentaries on the current state of Islam and Muslims from the symbolic pulpit of the Prophet.
In this collection of twenty-two Islamic sermons, Khaled Abou El Fadl, distinguished law professor and classically trained Islamic jurist, delivers incisive commentaries on the current state of Islam and the Muslim world from the symbolic pulpit of the Prophet of Islam. Part Qur'anic exegesis and part socio-ethical commentary, this volume showcases the knowledge, enlightenment, and dedication to justice that once propelled the Islamic civilization to great heights of human achievement. It attempts to illuminate the spiritual and ethical path forward for Muslims amid the challenges of injustice, oppression, and the rising tide of Islamophobia in our world.