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The book explores the historical roots of contemporary Islamic fundamentalism, tracing its origins to 16th and 17th century Iran. It examines the forced conversion of the Sunnite population to Twelver Shi'ism, the suppression of Sufism and philosophical thought, and the emergence of the 'faqih' or jurist as a pivotal figure in this transformation. Through this analysis, it challenges readers to reconsider the complexities of religious identity and the socio-political dynamics that shaped modern Islamic thought.
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Islam Without Allah?, Colin Turner
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- 2001
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- Title
- Islam Without Allah?
- Subtitle
- The Rise of Religious Externalism in Safavid Iran
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Colin Turner
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Publisher
- 2001
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 284
- ISBN13
- 9780700714476
- Category
- Compatriot and Exile literature
- Description
- The book explores the historical roots of contemporary Islamic fundamentalism, tracing its origins to 16th and 17th century Iran. It examines the forced conversion of the Sunnite population to Twelver Shi'ism, the suppression of Sufism and philosophical thought, and the emergence of the 'faqih' or jurist as a pivotal figure in this transformation. Through this analysis, it challenges readers to reconsider the complexities of religious identity and the socio-political dynamics that shaped modern Islamic thought.