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Shariah is by now a term that most Americans and Europeans recognize, though few really understand what it means. Often portrayed as a medieval system used by religious zealots to oppress women and deny human rights, conservative politicians, media commentators, and hardline televangelists stoke fear by promoting the idea that Muslims want to impose a repressive Shariah rule in America and Europe. Despite the breadth of this propaganda, a majority of Muslims-men and women-support Shariah as a source of law. In fact, for many centuries Shariah has functioned for Muslims as a positive source of guidance, providing a moral compass for individuals and society. This critical new book by John L. Esposito and Natana Delong-Bas aims to serve as a guide for what everybody needs to know in the conversation about Shariah, responding to misunderstandings and distortions, and offering answers to questions about the origin, nature, and content of Shariah.
Sommario
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Shariah Today: Myths and Realities
- Chapter 2: Shariah: The Big Picture (or Shariah and Islamic Law?)
- Chapter 3: Shariah Courts
- Chapter 4: The Five Pillars and Community Life
- Chapter 5: Women, Gender and The Family
- Chapter 6: Government, Law and Order
- Chapter 7: Freedom and Human Rights
- Chapter 8: War, Peace and The Common Good
- Chapter 9: Criminal Law and Justice
- Chapter 10: Islamic Finance in a Global World
- Chapter 11: Science, Bioethics, and Human Life
Info autore
John L. Esposito is professor of Religion and International Affairs and of Islamic Studies at Georgetown University. He is the author or editor of more than 45 books, including
Islamophobia: The Challenges of Pluralism in the 21st Century, and
What Everyone Needs to Know About Islam. He is the Editor of the Oxford Islamic Studies Series.
Natana DeLong-Bas is Assistant Professor of Theology at Boston College and the author of
Wahhabi Islam: From Revival and Reform to Global Jihad.
Riassunto
Shariah is by now a term that most Americans and Europeans recognize, though few really understand what it means. Often portrayed as a medieval system used by religious zealots to oppress women and deny human rights, conservative politicians, media commentators, and hardline televangelists stoke fear by promoting the idea that Muslims want to impose a repressive Shariah rule in America and Europe. Despite the breadth of this propaganda, a majority of Muslims-men and women-support Shariah as a source of law. In fact, for many centuries Shariah has functioned for Muslims as a positive source of guidance, providing a moral compass for individuals and society. This critical new book by John L. Esposito and Natana Delong-Bas aims to serve as a guide for what everybody needs to know in the conversation about Shariah, responding to misunderstandings and distortions, and offering answers to questions about the origin, nature, and content of Shariah.
