Islamic Studies
Author: Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips
Publisher: Al-Basheer Publications & Translations
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 194
ISBN-13: 9781898649182
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What Is Islamic Studies?
Author: Leif Stenberg
Publisher:
Published: 2023-11-15
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781399500012
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFeaturing contributions from anthropologists, historians and scholars of religion, this book explores the passionate, divided and evolving field of Islamic Studies in Europe and North America, past and present - covering topics from secularism and gender to pop music and modern science.
Teaching Islamic Studies in the Age of ISIS, Islamophobia, and the Internet
Author: Courtney M. Dorroll
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Published: 2019-01-24
Total Pages: 248
ISBN-13: 0253039827
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHow can teachers introduce Islam to students when daily media headlines can prejudice students' perception of the subject? Should Islam be taught differently in secular universities than in colleges with a clear faith-based mission? What are strategies for discussing Islam and violence without perpetuating stereotypes? The contributors of Teaching Islamic Studies in the Age of ISIS, Islamophobia, and the Internet address these challenges head-on and consider approaches to Islamic studies pedagogy, Islamophobia and violence, and suggestions for how to structure courses. These approaches acknowledge the particular challenges faced when teaching a topic that students might initially fear or distrust. Speaking from their own experience, they include examples of collaborative teaching models, reading and media suggestions, and ideas for group assignments that encourage deeper engagement and broader thinking. The contributors also share personal struggles when confronted with students (including Muslim students) and parents who suspected the courses might have ulterior motives. In an age of stereotypes and misrepresentations of Islam, this book offers a range of means by which teachers can encourage students to thoughtfully engage with the topic of Islam.
Deconstructing Islamic Studies
Author: Majid Daneshgar
Publisher: Ilex Foundation
Published: 2020-06-14
Total Pages: 376
ISBN-13: 9780674244689
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe study of Islam has historically been approached in two different ways: apologetical and polemical. The former focuses on the preservation and propagation of religious teachings, and the latter on the attempt to undermine the tradition. The dialectic between these two approaches continued into the Enlightenment, and the tension between them still exists today. What is new in the modern period, however, is the introduction of a third approach, the academic one, which ostensibly examines the tradition in diverse historical, religious, legal, intellectual, and philosophical contexts. Classical Islamic subjects (e.g., Qur'ān, ḥadīth, fiqh, tafsīr) are now studied using a combination of the apologetical, the polemical, and the academic approaches. Depending upon the historical period and the institutional context, these classical topics have been accepted (apologetical), have had their truth claims undermined (polemical), or have simply been taken for granted (academic). This volume, comprising chapters by leading experts, deconstructs the ways in which classical Muslim scholarship has structured (and, indeed, continues to structure) the modern study of Islam. It explores how classical subjects have been approached traditionally, theologically, and secularly, in addition to examining some of the tensions inherent in these approaches.
The SAGE Handbook of Islamic Studies
Author: Akbar S Ahmed
Publisher: SAGE
Published: 2010-04-22
Total Pages: 673
ISBN-13: 1473971683
DOWNLOAD EBOOK... a welcome addition to the already available introductory works on Islam. The chapters of the book combine depth of analysis and erudition on a wide range of subjects. Thus in a single volume one finds several superbly written papers not only on the foundations of Islam and the manifestations of Islamic culture but also on issues which are at the centre of contemporary debates among Muslims such as multiculturalism, social justice, democracy and diversity. As a sourcebook this work is equally useful for students, academicians and general readers′ - Zafar Ishaq Ansari, Director, Islamic Research Institute, International Islamic University Islamic Studies is at a critical moment in its history. It seeks both to maintain its rich history and to engage with other - sometimes dominant - cultural and political studies. This tension is producing complex changes in both the theory and the practice of Islamic Studies. This timely and stimulating Handbook, edited by world-class experts in the field, provides a comprehensive guide to Islamic Studies today. It examines the main issues in the field and explores the key debates. It provides readers with an indispensable, balanced guide to the roots of Islam and the challenges it faces in the twenty-first century. The Handbook includes discussions of: - Islam as a community of discourse and a global system - Islam, diaspora and multiculturalism - The Qu′ran today - Islam as a moral and judicial system - Islam and politics - Islam and culture - Diversities and Islam Concise, level-headed and penetrating, this collection will be of interest to anyone who studies contemporary Islam. It brings together an unparalleled collection of international scholars who illuminate some of the most urgent and complex issues in the world today.
One Thousand and One Nights
Author: Hanan Al-Shaykh
Publisher: A&C Black
Published: 2011-08-15
Total Pages: 306
ISBN-13: 1408826046
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Arab world's greatest folk stories re-imagined by the acclaimed Lebanese novelist Hanan al-Shaykh, published to coincide with the world tour of a magnificent musical and theatrical production directed by Tim Supple
Observing the Observer
Author: Zahid Bukhari
Publisher: International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT)
Published: 2012-01-01
Total Pages: 295
ISBN-13: 1565645804
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTHE collection of papers in this volume documents the study of Islam in American Universities. Over the last few decades the United States has seen significant growth in the study of Islam and Islamic societies in institutions of higher learning fueled primarily by events including economic relations of the U.S. with Muslim countries, migration of Muslims into the country, conversion of Americans to Islam, U.S. interests in Arab oil resources, involvement of Muslims in the American public square, and the tragic events of 9/11. Although there is increasing recognition that the study of Islam and the role of Muslims is strategically essential in a climate of global integration, multiculturalism, and political turmoil, nevertheless, the state of Islamic Studies in America is far from satisfactory. The issue needs to be addressed, particularly as the need for intelligent debate and understanding is continuously stifled by what some have termed an “Islam industry” run primarily by fly-by journalists, think tank pundits, and cut-and-paste “experts.”
Islamic and Comparative Religious Studies
Author: William A. Graham
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2017-05-15
Total Pages: 585
ISBN-13: 1351925962
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWilliam A Graham, a leading international scholar in the field of Islamic Studies, gathers together his selected writings under three sections: 1.History and Interpretation of Islamic Religion; 2.The Qur'an as Scripture, and 3. Scripture in the History of Religion. Each section opens with a new introduction by Graham, and a bibliography of his works is included. Graham's work in Islamic studies focuses largely on the analysis and interpretation of the religious dimensions of ritual action, scriptural piety, textual authority/revelation, tradition, and major concepts, such as grace and transcendence. His work in the comparative history of religion has focused in particular on the 'problem' of scripture as a cross-cultural religious phenomenon that is more complex than simply 'sacred text'. This invaluable resource will be of primary interest to students of the Islamic tradition, especially as regards Qur'anic piety, Muslim 'ritual' practice, and fundamental structures of Islamic thought, and to students of the comparative history of religion, especially as regards the phenomenon of 'scripture' and its analogs.
Islamic Studies in the Twenty-first Century
Author: Léon Buskens
Publisher:
Published: 2017-01-15
Total Pages: 284
ISBN-13: 9789048528189
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn recent decades, traditional methods of philology and intellectual history, applied to the study of Islam and Muslim societies, have been met with considerable criticism from rising generations of scholars who have turned to the social sciences, most notably anthropology and social history, for guidance. This change has been accompanied by the rise of new fields, studying, for example, Islam in Europe and Africa, and new topics, such as the role of gender. This collection surveys these transformations and others, taking stock of the field and showing new paths forward.
English for Islamic Studies
Author: Amna Bedri
Publisher:
Published: 2013-06-26
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9781859645642
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEnglish for Islamic Studies Teacher's Book For Islamic Studies is an innovative new course for those studying English in the context of Islamic beliefs, history and current issues. It is ideal for students seeking to develop transferable academic skills and strategies, such as listening to talks and lectures, reading academic articles and books, taking part in discussions, giving presentations and writing academic essays. The syllabus concentrates on key vocabulary for different aspects of Islamic and religious studies, and on words and phrases commonly used in academic English. English for Islamic Studies has 14 units, each of which looks at a different aspect of Islam and its beliefs, culture and practices. Odd-numbered units concentrate on listening skills, while even-numbered units focus on reading skills. The Teacher’s Book includes: comprehensive teaching notes on all exercises to help teachers prepare effective lessons complete answer keys to all exercises full transcripts of listening exercises photocopiable resource pages and ideas for additional actitvities See accompanying Course Book.
