Islam and Constructive Interreligious Engagement

How does the Islamic tradition create space for, and resist, constructive inter-religious dialogue? In this book, Adis Duderija considers the conditions necessary for inter-religious dialogue, comparative theological learning, and theological growth within an Islamic context. Applying the writings of Catherine Cornille within an Islamic context, it presents fresh discussions of the Qur'an, hadith, and orthodox Islamic doctrines (takfir, tashabbuh bi-l-kuffar, bid'a, and al wala' wal bara') from the perspective of comparative theology. Primarily focusing on Islamic dialogue with Christianity and Buddhism, Duderija juxtaposes the work of foundational Islamic scholars, revealing how each promote various forms of inter-religious dialogue.

About the author

Adis Duderija is Associate Professor in Islam and Society and Senior Fellow at the Centre for Interfaith and Intercultural Dialogue at Griffith University, Australia.

Product details

• Authors: Adis Duderija
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 02.04.2026
• EAN: 9781666972771
• ISBN: 978-1-6669-7277-1
• No. of pages: 256
• Series: Bloomsbury Studies in Islamic Thought
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Islam, RELIGION / Islam / General, RELIGION / Islam / Rituals & Practice, comparative religion, RELIGION / Islam / Koran & Sacred Writings, Sacred texts, Islamic Theology, Relating to Islamic / Muslim people and groups, Islam: sacred texts and revered writings