Muslim Zion

Muslim Zion

Author: Faisal Devji

Publisher: Hurst Publishers

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 1849042764

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Originally published: London: C.Hurst & Co. (Publishers) Ltd., 2013.


The New Pakistani Middle Class

The New Pakistani Middle Class

Author: Ammara Maqsood

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Published: 2017-11-13

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 0674981510

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Pakistan’s presence in the outside world is dominated by images of religious extremism and violence. These images—and the narratives that interpret them—inform events in the international realm, but they also twist back around to shape local class politics. In The New Pakistani Middle Class, Ammara Maqsood focuses on life in contemporary Lahore, where she unravels these narratives to show how central they are for understanding competition and the quest for identity among middle-class groups. Lahore’s traditional middle class has asserted its position in the socioeconomic hierarchy by wielding significant social capital and dominating the politics and economics of urban life. For this traditional middle class, a Muslim identity is about being modern, global, and on the same footing as the West. Recently, however, a more visibly religious, upwardly mobile social group has struggled to distinguish itself against this backdrop of conventional middle-class modernity, by embracing Islamic culture and values. The religious sensibilities of this new middle-class group are often portrayed as Saudi-inspired and Wahhabi. Through a focus on religious study gatherings and also on consumption in middle-class circles—ranging from the choice of religious music and home décor to debit cards and the cut of a woman’s burkha—The New Pakistani Middle Class untangles current trends in piety that both aspire toward, and contest, prevailing ideas of modernity. Maqsood probes how the politics of modernity meets the practices of piety in the struggle among different middle-class groups for social recognition and legitimacy.


The Political Philosophy of Muhammad Iqbal

The Political Philosophy of Muhammad Iqbal

Author: Iqbal Singh Sevea

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2012-06-29

Total Pages: 255

ISBN-13: 1107008867

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This book reflects upon the political philosophy of Muhammad Iqbal, a towering intellectual figure in South Asian history, revered by many for his poetry and his thought. He lived in India in the twilight years of the British Empire and, apart from a short but significant period studying in the West, he remained in Punjab until his death in 1938. The book studies Iqbal's critique of nationalist ideology and his attempts to chart a path for the development of the 'nation' by liberating it from the centralizing and homogenizing tendencies of the modern state structure. Iqbal frequently clashed with his contemporaries over his view of nationalism as 'the greatest enemy of Islam'. He constructed his own particular interpretation of Islam - forged through an interaction with Muslim thinkers and Western intellectual traditions - that was ahead of its time, and since his death both modernists and Islamists have continued to champion his legacy.


The Philosophy Blueprint

The Philosophy Blueprint

Author: Muhammad Haidar Khan

Publisher: Muhammad Haidar Khan

Published: 2024-06-20

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13:

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"The Philosophy Blueprint" by Muhammad Haidar Khan is the author's debut work, marking the beginning of his intellectual journey. This book serves as his first step in exploring the vast world of philosophy and understanding the deeper questions of life. With this work, Haidar aims to make philosophy accessible, offering readers a thoughtful introduction to the fundamental ideas that have shaped human thought for centuries. Guided by an insatiable curiosity, Haidar breaks down complex philosophical concepts into clear and relatable discussions. The book delves into essential areas of philosophy such as epistemology (the study of knowledge), ontology (the nature of existence), and ethics (principles of morality). He also highlights the contributions of classical thinkers while weaving in insights from Muslim philosophers, giving readers a well-rounded perspective. "The Philosophy Blueprint" is not just an academic exploration; it’s a call to reflect, question, and think critically about the world around us. Whether you're a curious reader new to philosophy or someone seeking to understand life's larger questions, this book offers a simple yet profound guide to beginning your own journey of philosophical discovery.