Islamic Response to Imperialism - Political and Religious Writings of Sayyid Jamal Ad-Din 'Al-Afghani'

Sayyid Jamal ad-Din al-Afghani (1838-1897), was a religious reformer and political activist, led a busy and complex life full of obscure and clandestine ventures. Although he was concerned with the wide ranging need for Islamic reform, he devoted most of his life to the more urgent political problems confronting Muslims. This book tells his story.

About the author

Nikki R. Keddie is a professor of Eastern, Iranian, and women's history. She retired from the University of California, Los Angeles after 35 years of teaching.

Summary

Sayyid Jamal ad-Din al-Afghani (1838-1897), was a religious reformer and political activist, led a busy and complex life full of obscure and clandestine ventures. Although he was concerned with the wide ranging need for Islamic reform, he devoted most of his life to the more urgent political problems confronting Muslims. This book tells his story.

Product details

• Authors: Nikki R. Keddie, R. Nikki Keddie, Keddie Nikki R.
• Publisher: University Of California Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.04.1983
• EAN: 9780520047747
• ISBN: 978-0-520-04774-7
• No. of pages: 238
• Series: Near Eastern Center, UCLA; California Library Reprint Ser; Near Eastern Center, UCLA
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Letters, diaries; Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Islamic Studies, Islamic Studies, Relating to Islamic / Muslim people and groups, Social groups: religious groups and communities