Islam Books

New and Published Books

1. Mulla Sadra and Metaphysics

   Modulation of Being

   By Sajjad H. Rizvi

   Series: Culture and Civilization in the Middle East

   Mulla Sadra is one of the most important Islamic philosophers after Avicenna. In this exploration of his philosophy, Sajjad H. Rizvi examines the central doctrine of the modulation of being, and contextualises his work within the intellectual history of philosophical traditions in the Islamic East....

   Published April 24th 2013 by Routledge
2. Muhammad and the Supernatural

   Medieval Arab Views

   By Rebecca Williams

   Series: Routledge Studies in Classical Islam

   Muhammad and the Supernatural: Medieval Arab Views examines the element of the supernatural (or miracle stories) in the life of the Prophet Muhammad as depicted in two genres: prophetic biography (sira) and Qur'an exegesis (tafsir). ...

   Published April 15th 2013 by Routledge
3. Islamic Law and the Law of Armed Conflict

   The Conflict in Pakistan

   By Niaz A Shah

   Series: Routledge Research in the Law of Armed Conflicts

   Islamic Law and the Law of Armed Conflict: The Conflict in Pakistan demonstrates how international law can be applied in Muslim states in a way that is compatible with Islamic law. Within this broader framework of compatible application, Niaz A. Shah argues that the Islamic law of qital (i.e. armed...

   Published April 11th 2013 by Routledge
4. Sufis in Western Society

   Global networking and locality

   Edited by Markus Dressler, Ron Geaves, Gritt Klinkhammer

   Series: Routledge Sufi Series

   In recent years Sufism has undergone something of a revival as a spiritual alternative to other manifestations of Islam. This book investigates the development of Sufism in Western societies, with a regional focus on North America and Europe. Exploring a number of issues relating to the dynamic...

   Published April 9th 2013 by Routledge
5. Schools of Qur'anic Exegesis

   Genesis and Development

   By Hussein Abdul-Raof

   Series: Culture and Civilization in the Middle East

   Qur’anic exegesis has become the battleground of political Islam and theological conflict among various Muslim schools of thought. Using comparative and contrastive methodology, examples from the Qur'an are investigated in the light of various theological views to delineate the birth, development...

   Published March 14th 2013 by Routledge
6. Holy Places in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

   Confrontation and Co-existence

   Edited by Marshall J. Breger, Yitzhak Reiter, Leonard Hammer

   Series: Routledge Studies in Middle Eastern Politics

   This book addresses the major generators of conflict and toleration at shared holy places in Palestine and Israel. Examining the religious, political and legal issues, the authors show how the holy sites have been a focus of both conflict and cooperation between different communities. Bringing...

   Published March 3rd 2013 by Routledge
7. Islam in the Nordic and Baltic Countries

   Edited by Göran Larsson

   Series: Islamic Studies Series

   Although Muslims are now an important presence in Europe, little is known about the Muslim communities that exist in the Nordic and Baltic regions of Europe. This is the first comprehensive and detailed study of the history, context and development of Islamic institutions and Muslim groups in...

   Published February 26th 2013 by Routledge
8. Islamic Entrepreneurship

   By Rasem N. Kayed, M. Kabir Hassan

   Series: Durham Modern Middle East and Islamic World Series

   This book discusses the idea that there is a specific Islamic form of entrepreneurship. Based on extensive original research amongst small and medium sized enterprises in Saudi Arabia, it shows how businesses are started and how they grow in the context of an Islamic economy and society. It argues...

   Published February 13th 2013 by Routledge
9. Domesticity and Consumer Culture in Iran

   Interior Revolutions of the Modern Era

   By Pamela Karimi

   Series: Iranian Studies

   Examining Iran’s recent history through the double lens of domesticity and consumer culture, Domesticity and Consumer Culture in Iran demonstrates that a significant component of the modernization process in Iran advanced beyond political and public spheres. On the cusp of Iran’s entry into...

   Published January 30th 2013 by Routledge
10. Arab Society (Routledge Revivals)

    Continuity and Change

    By Samih Farsoun

    Series: Routledge Revivals

    The Arab world has long been subjected to super-power rivalry for influence and control. The area has been characterized by bloody conflict with Israel and the internal instability that has been particularly prevalent in the last few years. Whilst these political struggles have been highly visible...

    Published January 23rd 2013 by Routledge