Takfir in Islamic Thought

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the concept of takf¿r in Islamic thought. It discusses the concept in the doctrines of the major theological schools and in the thought of prominent medieval Muslim theologians.

List of contents

Introduction
1. Takf¿r: Meaning and Origin
2. Takf¿r in Early Islamic Theology
3. Takf¿r in Later Islamic Theology
4. Takf¿r in Medieval Islamic Thought
Conclusion

About the author

By Hussam S. Timani

Summary

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the concept of takfir in Islamic thought. It discusses the concept in the doctrines of the major theological schools and in the thought of prominent medieval Muslim theologians.

Product details

• Authors: Hussam S Timani, Hussam S. Timani, Timani Hussam S.
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2017
• EAN: 9780739194256
• ISBN: 978-0-7391-9425-6
• No. of pages: 124
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Islam, RELIGION / Religious Intolerance, Persecution & Conflict, RELIGION / Theology, RELIGION / Islam / Theology, RELIGION / Islam / History, Theology, Islamic Theology, LAW / Islamic