{"product_id":"ahmad-q-bel-and-contemporary-islamic-thought-rational-shariah-in-twenty-first-century-iran-hardback-9781009322225","title":"Ahmad Q?bel and Contemporary Islamic Thought; Rational Shariah in Twenty-First-Century Iran (Hardback) 9781009322225","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAhmad Q?bel and Contemporary Islamic Thought\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eRational Shariah in Twenty-First-Century Iran\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn original examination of the writings of reformist Muslim thinker, Ahmad Q?bel, whose work sought to rationalise and modernise Islamic law.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eLloyd Ridgeon (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781009322225, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 6 April 2023\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e288 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.5 x 15.8 x 2.1 cm, 0.55 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e‘Lloyd Ridgeon has brilliantly captured the thoughts of Ahmed Q?bel, a reformist Muslim thinker who has received scant attention in the West. Q?bel’s views on the rationalist Shariah are especially illuminating and compelling. The book will be of great benefit to all scholars of contemporary Islam, especially those interested in an Islamic reformation.’  Liyakat Takim, McMaster University\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAhmad Q?bel (1954–2012) was one of the key figures in the 'New Religious Thinking' trend of reformist thought, whose radical views were some of the most daring of his generation, seeking to rationalize and modernize Islamic law. In this comprehensively researched and accessibly written book, Lloyd Ridgeon offers an original examination of Q?bel's writings, including his seminal work Shari'at-e 'Aql?ni (Rational Shariah). Throughout his career, Q?bel crossed many political and religious redlines, resulting in several prison terms and hastening his premature death while under hospital arrest. Chapters covering topics from jurisprudence and politics to gender relations and society unravel Q?bel's worldview, introducing and illuminating his work for all readers. With extended translations from Q?bel's compositions, including two whole chapters from Shari'at-e 'Aql?ni, Ridgeon offers the necessary context to understand the resounding significance of Q?bel's ideas and arguments.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e 1. Biography of Ahmad Q?bel: crossing redlines\u003cbr\u003e 2. Jurisprudence: rational Shariah\u003cbr\u003e 3. History: the faces of Imam Hosayn\u003cbr\u003e 4. Politics: Q?bel's view of Vel?yat-e Faqih\u003cbr\u003e 5. Gender: women's rights\u003cbr\u003e 6. Apostasy and freedom of religion\u003cbr\u003e 7. Society: the role of Islam in society\u003cbr\u003e 8. Reason and superstition\u003cbr\u003e Conclusion.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Religious \u0026amp; theocratic ideologies [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Religious \u0026amp; theocratic ideologies\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Religious%20\u0026amp;%20theocratic%20ideologies%20%5BJPFR%5D%22\"\u003eJPFR\u003c\/a\u003e], Islamic theology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Islamic theology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Islamic%20theology%20%5BHRHT%5D%22\"\u003eHRHT\u003c\/a\u003e], Postwar 20th century history, from c 1945 to c 2000 [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Postwar 20th century history, from c 1945 to c 2000\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Postwar%2020th%20century%20history,%20from%20c%201945%20to%20c%202000%20%5BHBLW3%5D%22\"\u003eHBLW3\u003c\/a\u003e], Middle Eastern history [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Middle Eastern history\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Middle%20Eastern%20history%20%5BHBJF1%5D%22\"\u003eHBJF1\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46265426051352,"sku":"9781009322225","price":89.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781009322225i_55d88d07-72a8-45b5-a07e-189cc55d4d3f.jpg?v=1696791921","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/ahmad-q-bel-and-contemporary-islamic-thought-rational-shariah-in-twenty-first-century-iran-hardback-9781009322225","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}