Title

Islam and modernity through the writings of Islamic modernist Fazlur Rahman

Authors

Donald Berry, Gardner-Webb University

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Description

Fazlur Rahman was one of the great 20th-century Muslim modernists, whose prolific writing and sheer number of students who make up a who’s who of Islamic studies throughout North America reveal the impact that he has had on both academe and on Muslim communities throughout the world. The modernist approach is contrasted with the radical approach of Mawlana Mawdudi of Pakistan. The comparison is made richer by the fact that the two men knew each other personally. The need to contrast the Islamic views presented by Fazlur Rahman with those espoused by Al-Quaida are critical to avoid stereotyping the worldwide Muslim community.

ISBN

978-0-7734-6692-0

Publication Date

2003

Publisher

Edwin-Mellen Press

City

Lewiston, NY

Keywords

Fazlur Rahman, Mawlana Mawdudi, Islamic studies, radical Islam, modernist Islam, Al-Quaida, Muslim stereotype

Disciplines

Islamic Studies | Religion

Recommended Citation

Berry, Donald, "Islam and modernity through the writings of Islamic modernist Fazlur Rahman" (2003). Gardner-Webb Faculty and Staff Book Gallery. 8.
https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/fbg/8