We have over a million books in stock

Bookbot
The book is currently out of stock

Islam Without Allah?

The Rise of Religious Externalism in Safavid Iran

Authors

284 pages

More about the book

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.

Parameters

ISBN
9780700714476

Categories

Book variant

2001, hardcover

Book purchase

We’ll notify you via email once we track it down.