Shaykh Yusuf Al-Qaradawi - Spiritual Mentor of Wasati Salafism

One of the most prominent Sunni clerics in the Muslim world, Shaykh Yusuf al-Qaradawi influences the discourse around matters central to the Islamic faith and to Islam's relationship with the West. He is the voice of the moderate current in contemporary Islam. In this volume, Polka explores al-Qaradawi's life and development as a Muslim scholar.

About the author

Sagi Polka is guest researcher at the Nehemia Levtzion Center for Islamic Studies in the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Summary

One of the most prominent Sunni clerics in the Muslim world, Shaykh Yusuf al-Qaradawi influences the discourse around matters central to the Islamic faith and to Islam's relationship with the West. He is the voice of the moderate current in contemporary Islam. In this volume, Polka explores al-Qaradawi's life and development as a Muslim scholar.

Product details

• Authors: Sagi Polka
• Publisher: Syracuse University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.04.2019
• EAN: 9780815636526
• ISBN: 978-0-8156-3652-6
• No. of pages: 496
• Series: Modern Intellectual and Politi; Modern Intellectual and Politi; Modern Intellectual and Political History of the Middle East
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Biographies, autobiographies