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BOOKS (ENGLISH)

   

~ NEW FOR AUGUST-OCTOBER 2012 ~

Faruqi2

ISLAM: RELIGION, PRACTICE, CULTURE & WORLD ORDER

by ISMA'IL RAJI AL FARUQI

Paperback, ISBN: 978–1–56564–587–5
Hardback, ISBN: 978–1–56564–588-2
102pp, October 2012

Professor Isma'il Rajial Faruqi, Palestinian-American philosopher, visionary, and an authority in comparative religion, was one of the foremost Muslim scholars of the 20th century. In this study he presents the meaning and message of Islam to the wider world community. Key elements of the faith are summarized and explained in an overall theme of seven parts consisting of 21 chapters. Yet the chapters represent far more than a simple description of Muslim peoples and orthodox practice. Al Faruqi was a great thinker, formidable in logic, and relished intellectual engagement on every level, particularly when it came to Islam and other Faiths. And it is this unique reasoning process that is reflected in this work, al Faruqi's signature contribution, which not only expounds on Islam as spiritual faith and action, but also on Islam the great experience.

Faruqi1 ISLAM AND KNOWLEDGE: AL FARUQI'S CONCEPT OF RELIGION IN ISLAMIC THOUGHT

edited by IMTIYAZ YUSUF

Hardback, ISBN: 978-1-78076-068-1
368pp, August 2012
(Published by I.B. Tauris in association with IIIT and the Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Centre for Muslim-Christian Understanding, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA).

We live in an era when the Islamic World is making a range of attempts to redefine itself and to grapple with the challenges of modernity, technological progress and globalization. Many schools of thought – some traditional and revivalist, others a more direct response to the developments in the information
age – have emerged that seek to position modern Islam within the context of this rapidly changing contemporary world. Exploring and defining the relationship between religion and knowledge was the centre-piece of the ideas of Isma‘il Raji al Faruqi. A distinguished twentieth-century Arab-American scholar of Islam, al Faruqi formulated ideas that have made substantial contributions to the Islam and modernity discourse. This book’s exploration of the interaction between Islam and knowledge takes in not only a philosophical examination of this relationship, but also the ways in which an Islamic perspective can relate to our understanding of science, the arts, architecture, technology and a whole range of other knowledge-based fields of enquiry. Many distinguished scholars have contributed to this illuminating volume, including Seyyed Hossein Nasr, John Esposito, Charles Fletcher and others, producing a body of insight and perspective which will prove an essential reference point both for scholars of Islam as well as students of philosophy and comparative religion.


~ NEW FOR MARCH 2012 ~

Q&S

CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO QUR'AN AND SUNNAH

Edited by MAHMOUD AYOUB

Paperback, ISBN: 978-1-56564-577-6
Hardback, ISBN: 978-1-56564-578-3
234pp, March 2012

THE QUR’AN AND SUNNAH are the two primary sources of Muslim faith, life, law and morality. The Qur’an is for Muslims the foundation of their faith and the Sunnah is the framework of their morality. Together they constitute the two sources of the law (Shari¢ah) of God, a guide to prosperity and happiness in this life and to the bliss of the hereafter. Although the Qur’an and Sunnah are materially and formally two independent sources, they are inextricably bound in a dynamic relationship. The rulings and precepts (a^k¥m) of the Qur’an constitute the law (shar¢) of God. They are supplemented by the precepts of the authentic Sunnah, which possess authority second only to the precepts of the Qur’an. The Qur’an commands Muslims, “Whatever the Messenger gives you, that you must take, and whatever he forbids you, you must desist therefrom...” (59:7). In answer to this need, IIIT convened an annual Summer School for scholars to study the Qur’an and Sunnah. The eleven papers included in this volume constitute the proceedings of the first Summer Institute, 2008. The essays making up the collection are focused discussions, and comprised of diverse writings on significant subjects relating to the Qur’an and the Sunnah, of common and intellectual interest as well as relevancy.

Observing

CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO QUR'AN AND SUNNAH

Edited by MAHMOUD AYOUB

Paperback, ISBN: 978-1-56564-580-6
Hardback, ISBN: 978-1-56564-581-3
262pp, March 2012

THE 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 flyby journalists, think tank pundits, and cut-and-paste “experts.”

anthro

ANTHROPOMORPHIC DEPICTIONS OF GOD: THE CONCEPT OF GOD IN JUDAIC, CHRISTIAN AND ISLAMIC TRADITIONS - REPRESENTING THE UNREPRESENTABLE

by ZULFIQAR ALI SHAH

Paperback, ISBN: 978-1-56564-575-2
Hardback, ISBN: 978-1-56564-576-9
762pp, March 2012

This monumental study examines issues of anthropomorphism in the three Abrahamic Faiths, as viewed through the texts of the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament and the Qur’an. Throughout history Christianity and Judaism have tried to make sense of God. While juxtaposing the Islamic position against this, the author addresses the Judeo-Christian worldview and how each has chosen to framework its encounter with God, to what extent this has been the result of actual scripture and to what extent the product of theological debate, or church decrees of later centuries and absorption of Hellenistic philosophy. Shah also examines Islam’s heavily anti-anthropomorphic stance and Islamic theological discourse on Tawhid as well as the Ninety-Nine Names of God and what these have meant in relation to Muslim understanding of God and His attributes. Describing how these became the touchstone of Muslim discourse with Judaism and Christianity he critiques theological statements and perspectives that came to dilute if not counter strict monotheism. As secularism debates whether God is dead, the issue of anthropomorphism has become of immense importance. The quest for God, especially in this day and age, is partly one of intellectual longing. To Shah, anthropomorphic concepts and corporeal depictions of the Divine are perhaps among the leading factors of modern atheism. As such he ultimately draws the conclusion that the postmodern longing for God will not be quenched by pre-modern anthropomorphic and corporeal concepts of the Divine which have simply brought God down to this cosmos, with a precise historical function and a specified location, reducing the intellectual and spiritual force of what God is and represents, causing the soul to detract from a sense of the sacred and thereby belief in Him.

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~ NEW FOR SEPTEMBER 2011 ~

Ethics_2011 ETHICS OF DISAGREEMENT IN ISLAM

by TAHA JABIR ALALWANI

Paperback: ISBN 978-1-56564-359-8
Hardback: ISBN: 978-1-56564-360-4
September 2011

The Ethics of Disagreement may be perceived has an explanation of the etiquette envisioned by Islam for all those engaged in discourse and intellectual dialogue. To a great extent, the book is an exposition of the higher principles and purposes of the Shari'ah which provide Muslims with perspectives far vaster than those afforded by pedantic debate over points of law and procedure, or fine distinctions between
conflicting theological arguments. In fact, experience has shown that long immersion in such futile debate often renders the mind incapable of comprehending real situations and making value judgements on changing circumstances.

Since the book was originally intended to address opposing Islamic political parties in one particular part of the Muslim world, the author went to great lengths to give examples from classical Muslim historical experience. In particular, he analyzes instances of judicial disagreement between the early fuqaha’, differences that were not allowed to go beyond the academic or to cause hard feelings among the debaters and dissenters alike. Certainly, the differences between those early scholars never led them to lose sight of the higher purposes of the Shari'ah or their responsibilities.

Although this book may more appropriately be titled The Ethics of Disagreement between the Classical Jurists, it nonetheless serves as a useful introduction to the subject of disagreement in general. It also lays down for contemporary Muslims many commendable examples of forbearance and understanding on the part of some of the greatest personalities and scholars in Muslim history. In this lies the utility of this book.
AlShura_2011 AL-SHURA - THE QUR'RANIC PRINCIPLE OF CONSULTATION

by AHMAD AL-RAYSUNI

Paperback: ISBN 978-1-56564-361-1
Hardback: ISBN 978-1-56564-362-8
September 2011

Muslims remain largely unaware of the importance and value of the Qur’anic principle of al-Shura (mutual consultation) and the significant role it can play in the advancement and reform of Muslim society. In this work, the author attempts to introduce and examine key meanings and practices of al-Shura, trace its historical evolution, and explore ways in which the principle can be introduced, institutionalized and applied in Muslim societies. There is no doubt that al-Shura has been sidelined throughout the Muslim world and the reasons for this are both historically and politically complex. According to the author, although much has been written on the subject, in reality it has been at best ineffectively applied and at worst heedlessly ignored. Even today it is a hotly contested issue. As al-Shura is increasingly associated with democratic participation in a decision-making process, debate has ignited with critics challenging the notion of equating the principle with western notions of democracy, with others claiming that the principle allows for a meaning that breaks the grip of centralized power. These and other issues are investigated with careful scholarship. Al-Raysuni concludes that al-Shura should be adopted as a way of life for all Muslims to protect their interests and as a vital tool for reconstruction and reform. In doing so he addresses the subject from some intriguing new angles, giving insight into areas hitherto little, if at all, examined.
Apostasy_2011 APOSTASY IN ISLAM - A HISTORICAL & SCRIPTUAL ANALYSIS

by TAHA JABIR ALALWANI

Paperback: ISBN 978-1-56564-363-5
Hardback: ISBN 978-1-56564-364-2
September 2011

What is the legally prescribed penalty, if any, for apostasy (al-riddah), and how does this relate to the demand for religious tolerance as stipulated in verse 2:256 of the Qur’an “There shall be no compulsion in matters of faith”?

It is an established fact that the Prophet never, in his entire life, put an apostate to death. Yet, the issue remains one of the most controversial to have afflicted the Muslim world down the centuries. It is also the source of much damaging media coverage today as Islamic jurisprudence stands accused of a flagrant disregard for human rights and freedom of expression.

The subject of this book is a highly sensitive and important one. The author rightly concentrates on evidence, to examine the historical origins of the debate in rigorous detail, as well as the many moral and contextual issues surrounding it. Disputing arguments put forward by proponents of the death penalty he contends that both the Qur’an and the Sunnah promote freedom of belief including the act of exiting the Faith and do not support capital punishment for the sin of al-riddah. Note that attention is on the word sin, for there is qualification: as long as one’s apostasy has not been accompanied by anything else that would be deemed a criminal act, particularly in terms of national security, then according to the author, it remains a matter strictly between God and the individual. Of interest is the fact that the Qur’an significantly refers to individuals repeatedly returning to unbelief after having believed, but does not mention that they should be killed or punished. This work has been written at a time of great complexity and vulnerability when a true understanding of the higher intents and values of the Qur’an and the Sunnah, maqasid al-shariah, is sorely needed. The author employs a strong evidence-based approach examining in detail the Qur’an and authentic Hadith, taking into consideration traditional approaches to the study of the Islamic textual sciences and other fields of knowledge, as well as analyzing scholastic interpretation.

Taking the life of a person without just cause is according to the Qur’an equivalent to the killing of the whole of mankind. It is vital therefore, that in the interests of compassion and justice, as well as freedom of belief, this subject is clearly addressed once and for all.
Quranic_2011 THE QUR'ANIC WORLDVIEW - A SPRINGBOARD FOR CULTURAL REFORM

by ADBULHAMID ABUSULAYMAN

Paperback: ISBN 978-1-56564-365-9
Hardback: ISBN 978-1-56564-366-6
September 2011

This is a carefully reasoned, positive, and largely reflective work. Looking back at the various stages of Islamic historical development, AbuSulayman puts forward a thesis that focuses on the recovery of what is termed the Qur’anic worldview. By this is meant an ethical, monotheistic, and purposeful perspective on the world and those within it. Our faith will only be complete when we have become utterly sincere in our love for God, a love expressed in a pure, passionate love for goodness and truth in this world. It was the strict internalization of this perspective and close adherence to the principles of the Qur’an which AbuSulayman contends, played a key factor in galvanizing the devout and intensely God-conscious followers of fledgling Islam to achieve the successes that they once did, the profound historical and global impact of which is still the subject of much study and admiration today. The rebirth of Islamic identity through this Qur’anic worldview is the key requirement of our times and a prerequisite for any future healthy and viable development of Muslim societies.
Bennabi_2011 THE SOCIO-INTELLECTUAL FOUNDATIONS OF MALEK BENNABI'S APPROACH TO CIVILISATION

by BADRANE BENLAHCENE

Paperback: ISBN 978-1-56564-367-3
Hardback: ISBN 978-1-56564-368-0
September 2011

Since the publication of Samuel Huntington’s “The Clash of Civilizations” concern about civilization has been reintroduced into the debate on the world order. Malek Bennabi (1905–1973), prominent Algerian thinker and great Muslim intellectual, intently focused on unravelling the causes of Muslim decline and the success of Western civilization and culture. The key problem he theorized lay not in the Qur’an or Islamic faith but in Muslims themselves. The author investigates Bennabi’s approach to civilization and the fundamental principles drawn, using metatheorizing methodology. In doing so he sheds further light on perhaps one of the more intriguing elements of Bennabi’s theory, that civilization is governed by internal-external and social-intellectual factors and that an equation can be generated for civilization itself. This equation of Man+Soil+Time = Civilization and of which religion, according to Bennabi, forms the all-important catalyst, is explained and its significance in terms of the reversal of Muslim decline evaluated. What is clearly apparent is that for Bennabi, Man is the central force in any civilizing process and without him the other two elements are of no value.

With regard to outcomes, Bennabi’s unerring conviction that unless Muslims changed their spiritual condition they could not effect any far-reaching, meaningful change in society is echoed in the Qur’anic verse: “Verily, never will Allah change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves” (13:11).

Interfaith_2011 INTERFAITH DIALOGUE - A GUIDE FOR MUSLIMS

by MUHAMMAD SHAFIQ & MOHAMMED ABU-NIMER

Paperback: ISBN 978-1-56564-369-7
Hardback: ISBN 978-1-56564-370-3
September 2011

Islam recognizes a plurality of religions and asks Muslims to respect other religions. The primary role of interfaith dialogue is to remove misunderstanding and accept difference, the aim being to generate a climate of peaceful coexistence and harmonious social relations. And this is perhaps more needed today than ever before, as mankind is increasingly called upon to exercise tolerance in a markedly volatile world, where living and working together in diversity is fast becoming the norm. Interfaith dialogue is by no means easy, defensive reaction, uncomfortable exchange and an overwhelming desire to avoid a perceived compromise of deeply held principles are some of the pitfalls that can easily cool commitment and the best of endeavors. It is here that this Guide makes an important contribution.The book is designed to guide Muslims who are interested and/or involved in building relations with those of the Jewish and Christian faiths.

Interfaith Dialogue: A Guide for Muslims provides:

  • A guide to prepare both leaders and participants for a dialogical relationship with non-Muslims.
  • A clarification of dialogue as a form of communication that differs from the typical logical or theological debates used both between Muslims and between Muslims and non-Muslims.
  • A tool to educate and clarify terminology so that misconceptions concerning interfaith/interreligious groups can be avoided.
  • A method to remind Muslims of the adab (etiquette), and the ethics, of disagreement based on the Qur’an and Sunnah so that they may achieve the most effective form of communication.
Reformation_2011 TOWARD OUR REFORMATION FROM LEGALISM TO VALUE-ORIENTED ISLAMIC LAW AND JURISPRUDENCE

by MOHAMMAD OMAR FAROOQ

Paperback: ISBN 978-1-56564-371-0
Hardback: ISBN 978-1-56564-372-7
September 2011

It is the author’s contention that at the heart of the Muslim predicament lies ignorance and/or lack of commitment to core Islamic values, thus what is advocated throughout this work is a return to what is termed a “value-oriented” approach. We further learn that with the passage of time what we today consider to be the Shariah is in effect an original hub enveloped in a labyrinthine shroud of scholastic views and deductions hindering Muslim development, and to rely on fraudulent hadith and fallacious implementation of hudud law is not only to betray the spirit of the Qur’an and the Prophet’s message, but a disastrous exercise. Consequences being blatant abuse of the Muslim populace under cover of implementing a bogus Shariah. This abuse and misapplication is explored throughout the work.

The book consists of five core chapters. After the introductory first chapter, chapter two focuses on the Shariah and explores issues concerning misconceptions about the term as well as the propensity towards legalism. Chapter three focuses on Hadith, examining certain vital issues pertaining to the subject, concluding with the documentation of the problems concerning the misuse of Hadith in deriving or formulating laws. Chapter four deals with the subject of ijma, where most of the claims concerning it are demonstrated to be unfounded and untenable based on a consistent lack of consensus regarding almost all aspects of ijma as a source of Islamic jurisprudence. Chapter five, on qiyas, deals with the many conceptual problems of the misapplication of this tool in Islamic legal promulgation. Thereafter, chapter six emphasizes that an empirical foundation is critically needed to render balance to Islamic law once again, by balance meaning that text-orientation be duly matched by life-orientation, in today’s sense. Clearly the author contends that the prevailing conditions of the Muslim world are not expected to change unless Muslim thought and understanding of the foundational sources of Islam also changes in the first instance.

civ2010 STUDIES IN ISLAMIC CIVILIZATION - THE MUSLIM CONTRIBUTION TO THE RENAISSANCE

by AHMED ESSA with OTHMAN ALI

Paperback: ISBN 978-1-56564-350-5
Hardback: ISBN 978-1-56564-351-2
September 2011

Studies in Islamic Civilization draws upon the works of Western scholars to make the case that without the tremendous contribution of the Muslim world there would have been no Renaissance in Europe. For almost a thousand years Islam was arguably one of the leading civilizations of the world spanning a geographic area greater than any other. It eliminated social distinctions between classes and races, made clear that people should enjoy the bounties of the earth provided they did not ignore morals and ethics, and rescued knowledge that would have been lost, if not forever, then at least for centuries. The genius of its scholars triggered the intellectual tradition of Europe and for over seven hundred years its language, Arabic, was the international language of science. Strange then that its legacy lies largely ignored and buried in time. In the words of Aldous Huxley, “Great is truth, but still greater, from a practical point of view, is silence about truth. By simply not mentioning certain subjects... propagandists have influenced opinion much more effectively than they could have by the most eloquent denunciations.” Studies in Islamic Civilization is a compelling attempt to redress this wrong and restore the historical truths of a “golden age” that ushered in the Islamic renaissance, and as a by-product that of the West. In doing so it gives a bird’s eye view of the achievements of a culture that at its height was considered the model of human progress and development.


~ PREVIOUS TITLES ~

E-W WHERE EAST MEETS WEST - APPROPRIATING THE ISLAMIC ENCOUNTER FOR A SPIRITUAL-CULTURAL REVIVIAL

by Mona Abul-Fadl

Hardback: £12.95, US$19.95
(ISBN: 978-1-56564-353-6)

Paperback: £8.95, US$9.95
(ISBN: 978-1-56564-354-3)

The fate of civilization lies in the balance of culture, not power. This Mona Abul-Fadl penetrating work argues that the terms of the culture of our times will determine the future of politics and societies. Islam continues to be, as much as it was in the past, at the hub and crossroads of contemporary civilization. The difference from a historical perspective, lies in the West’s control of the political setting, the primary factor in qualifying the terms of today’s civilization, and in setting its pace and direction accordingly.

The modern West takes pride in its rational liberalism, yet for all its reverent skepticism it is not at all sure how it can handle its growing human problems. As such it makes sense to recall a timeless exhortation of natural wisdom, confirmed in divine revelation, handed down over the generations and understandable to all, in both East and West. It needs to be taken seriously on the agenda of any future encounter between East and West which presumes to address the future ecology of a moral global economy. When the individual has become a measure unto himself, the community dissolves: or at least, its matrix is severely undermined. In the meantime, there is nothing that can secure the individual against his own excesses. In forgetting their Creator, their origin, and their destiny, God has made them oblivious of themselves.

Given today’s “global village,” where a century’s technological accomplishments have dissipated the physical distances between communities and cultures, the East/West encounter has become doubly imperative: not just to avoid the consequences of potentially explosive misunderstandings, but also to deliberate together and to redefine the bounds of rationality and the meaning of community. This is a task which challenges a common endeavor to bring together values and good will as well as the power to give them substance.

AUTH AUTHENTICATION OF HADITH - REDEFINING THE CRITERIA

by Israr Ahmad Khan

Hardback: £16.00, US$24.95
(ISBN: 978–1–56564–449-6)

Paperback: £10.00, US$14.95
(ISBN: 978–1–56564–448–9)

In today’s complex and volatile world the consequences of relying on fraudulent and counterfeit Hadith to legitimise extremist behaviour, issue violent fatwas, and justify blatant abuse, particularly of women, is not only far too easy but in fact dangerous. Israr Khan addresses the sensitive topic of Hadith authentication, focusing on the criteria adopted by classical scholars to maintain that concentration on the continuity and accuracy of the chain of narrators, rather than the textual content of Hadith, has led to particular Hadith being included which either contradict other Hadith directly, project the Prophet (SAAS) in an uncharacteristic light, or do not reflect and/or conflict with the teachings of the Qur’an. The study traces in careful detail the historical development of the oral and written traditions, as well as the many targeted attempts at fabrication that took place, critiquing in methodical detail certain Hadith which have come to be widely accepted as “authentic.” The prominent collections we have today, were made possible by the development of the science of Hadith criticism, and Muslim scholars deserve deep appreciation for their painstaking work, as well as their invaluable contribution towards preserving the Hadith literature to the best of their ability. However, insists the author, the process is ongoing, and the closed door policy which currently surrounds Hadith authentication needs to be carefully reexamined.
MAQASID AL-SHARIAH AS PHILOSOPHY OF ISLAMIC LAW

by Jasser Auda

Hardback: £21.95, €31.00, US$28.95
(ISBN: 978-1-56564-425-0)

Paperback: £12.95, €19.00, US$18.95
(ISBN: 978-1-56564-424-3)

In this pathbreaking study, Jasser Auda presents a systems approach to the philosophy and juridical theory of Islamic law based on its purposes, intents, and higher objectives (maqasid). For Islamic rulings to fulfil their original purposes of justice, freedom, rights, common good, and tolerance in today's context, Auda presents maqasid as the heart and the very philosophy of Islamic law.
TOWARDS REALIZATION OF THE HIGHER INTENTS OF ISLAMIC LAW

by Gamal Eldin Attia

Hardback: £21.95, €31.00, US$28.95
(ISBN: 978-1-56564-438-0)

Paperback: £12.95, €19.00, US$18.95
(ISBN: 978-1-56564-437-3)

This book takes an important step "towards the realization of the higher intents of the Islamic law". First, it opens the door towards the integration of contemporary values and worldview into the maqasid terminology. Secondly, the book gives answers to the complex theoretical questions on the role of maqasid in ijtihad juristic theorization (usul), and the islamization of the human, social, and physical sciences. Last, the book highlights the role and the necessity of a 'maqasid-informed' mindset on the intellectual and communal levels.
IBN ASHUR TREATISE ON MAQASID AL-SHARIAH

Translated by M. T. el-Mesawi

Hardback: ISBN: 1-56564-423-9
(£24.95, €36.00, US$35.00)

Paperback: (ISBN: 978-1-56564-422-9)

Ibn Ashur’s famous and pioneering study of the Shariah’s higher objectives and goals. To restore the intimate contact between Muslims and the Qur’an scholars developed the study of the objectives of Islam. The Shariah is marked by a universal wisdom whereby every legal ruling has a function which it performs, an aim which it realises, an intention which it seeks to fulfil and all of this in order to realise benefit to human beings or to ward off harm or corruption.
VARIANT READINGS OF THE QUR’AN: A CRITICAL STUDY OF THEIR HISTORICAL & LINGUISTIC ORIGINS

by A. Ali al-Imam

Hardback: £12.95, €19.00, US$25.00
(ISBN: 1-56564-421-2)

Paperback: £6.95, €10.00, US$15.00
(ISBN: 1-56564-420-4)

A study of the authenticity of the Qu’ran examining the history and evolution of the seven ahruf in which the Qur’an has been revealed and the developments leading to the compilation of the Uthmani mushaf, the origins of the qiraat, the signs of vocalization and dottings etc. and the surge in linguistics which the Revelation set into motion. (New edition)
EPISTEMOLOGICAL BIAS IN THE PHYSICAL & SOCIAL SCIENCES

Edited by A. M. Elmessiri

Hardback: £13.95, €20.00, US$25.00
(ISBN: 1-56564-417-4)

Paperback: £9.95, €15.00, US$17.95
(ISBN: 1-56564-416-6)

This collection of papers emphasises the danger of making the West the ultimate point of reference and then trying to continuously play “catch up” with it. The book aims to uncover some of the biases latent in our terminology, methodologies,research tools and conceptual principles and proposes alternative ones marked by a greater degree of independence and neutrality; i.e. when Western scholarship says “development psychology” why do Muslims hurry to use the same term?
ISLAMIC AWAKENING BETWEEN REJECTION & EXTREMISM

by Yusuf al-Qaradawi

Hardback: £12.95, €19.00, US$22
(ISBN: 1-56564-429-8)

Paperback: £7.95, €11.00, US$10.95
(ISBN: 1-56564-428-X)

Under the extraordinary pressures of the economic and political challenges of the modern world, it comes as no surprise that many of our young Muslims have reacted by treading the path of intolerance and rigid interpretation. In this thoughtful and timely book the author examines the worldwide revival of interest in Islam and articulates the wisdom of understanding both the letter and the spirit of the Qur’an and the Sunnah. (New edition)
APPROACHING THE SUNNAH: CONTROVERSY & COMPREHENSION

by Yusuf al-Qaradawi

Hardback: £15.00, €22.00, US$26.95
(ISBN: 1-56564-419-0)

Paperback: £10.00, €15.00, US$16.95
(ISBN: 1-56564-418-2)

The Sunnah provides the stable moral framework enabling Muslims by formal rules and an inward sense to know right from wrong. This book addresses the danger of simplistically viewed, misused and widely misinterpreted hadith. Hadith need to be approached with wisdom and understanding. The author examines what makes a hadith sound or weak, and how certain hadith are being sensationalised without understanding their evolution and development.
ISLAMIC THOUGHT: AN APPROACH TO REFORM

by Taha J. al-Alwani

Hardback: £12.95, €19.00, US$22.00
(ISBN: 1-56564-427-1)

Paperback: £6.95, €10.00, US$12.00
(ISBN: 1-56564-426-3)

A passionate call to re-employ knowledge in relation to divine revelation to challenge the worldwide positivism that has gripped all curricula in universities, schools, and all areas of education, and severed the relationship between the Creator,and His universe, driving a wedge between knowledge and God.

NEW EDITION: RETHINKING MUSLIM WOMEN AND THE VEIL: Challenges Historical and Modern Stereotypes

by Katherine Bullock

Hardback: £21.95, €33.00, US$31.95
(ISBN: 978-1-56564-433-5)

Paperback: £12.95, €19.00, US$18.95
(ISBN: 978-1-56564-432-8)

This book offers a powerful critique of the Western notion that the hijab, the veil, is a symbol of Muslim women's oppression. The author examines the views of feminist scholars who offer a variety of interpretations of the Islamic guidelines regarding hijab and discusses the view that women only wear hijab because they are being subjugated by men.

Click here to download some sample pages from the previous edition (pdf format, 317 KB download).

This new edition is available from Vine House Distribution Ltd.

This publication has been translated into Arabic. Click here to read a review in the Arabic newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat (external link).

MUSLIM CONTRIBUTIONS TO WORLD CIVILISATION

Edited by M. Basheer Ahmed, Syed A. Ahsani, Dilnawaz A. Siddiqui

Hardback: £19.95, US$24.95
(ISBN: 1-56564-411-5)

Paperback: £10.95, US$14.95
(ISBN: 1-56564-410-7)

This collection of papers aims to give readers a brief introduction to the intellectual history of Muslims and the contributions that eminent Muslim scholars have made in certain specific fields of knowledge including basic and applied physical and biological sciences, medicine, legal and political theories and practices, economic and financial concepts, models, and institutions, etc.

IMAM AL-SHATIBI'S: THEORY OF THE HIGHER OBJECTIVES AND INTENTS OF ISLAMIC LAW

by Ahmad al-Raysuni


Hardback: ISBN: 1-56564-413-1
(£25.00, €36.00, US$35.00)

Paperback: ISBN: 978-1-56564-412-0 (Reprinted)

This book represents a pioneering contribution presenting a comprehensive history of the objectives of Islamic Law in its various aspects, as well as a painstaking study of objectives-based thought as pioneered by the father of objectives-based jurisprudence, Imam Abu Ishaq al-Shatabi; in addition, the author presents us with an important study of al-Shatabi himself which offers a wealth of new, beneficial information about the life, thought and method of this venerable imam.
ISSUES IN CONTEMPORARY ISLAMIC THOUGHT

by Shaykh Taha Jabir al-Alwani


Hardback: ISBN: 1-56564-415-8 (Reprinted)
(£20.00, €30.00, US$28.95)

Paperback: ISBN: 1-56564-414-X (Reprinted)
(£15.00, €21.00, US$18.95)

This collection of papers presents a reformist project calling upon Muslim intellectuals and scholars everywhere to comprehend the vast breadth and depth of the crisis engulfing Muslim though today and the necessity of solving this crisis to enable the Ummah to experience a revival and fulfill its role among the nations of the world.
FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY IN ISLAMIC JURISPRUDENCE

by Kutaiba S. Chaleby


Hardback: £19.95, US$25.00
(ISBN: 1-56564-277-5)

Paperback: £8.95, US$15.00
(ISBN: 1-56564-276-7)

This is the first book in Forensic Psychiatry that focueses on the application of psychiatry to legal issues connected with Islamic jurisprudence. Holding a unique position amongst the world's religions in its containment of every aspect of human existence, it is openly natural for Islam to govern both the spiritual and legislative aspects of life. This book will appeal to general and academic readers, drawing important and wide-ranging conclusions relevant for many individuals and societies in the Islamic world.

Click here to download some sample pages from this publication (pdf format, 218 KB download).
PEACE AND THE LIMITS OF WAR: Transcending the Classical Conception of Jihad

by Louay M. Safi


Paperback: US $6.00, £5.50
(ISBN: 1-56564-402-6)

The author provides a systematic analysis of the Qur'anic reference and the prophetic traditions on peace and war. A critical examination is given of the views of classical and modern Islamic scholars in light of the original intent of the Shari'ah. This analysis provides a balanced understanding of some of the most misunderstood concepts in Islam.

Click here to download some sample pages from this publication (pdf format, 63 KB download).
CONTEMPLATION: An Islamics Psychospiritual Study

by Malik Badri


Hardback: £19.95, US$29.95
(ISBN: 1-56564-273-2)

Paperback: £6.95, US$13.95
(ISBN: 1-56564-267-8)

The author endeavours to distinguish Islamic contemplation from other forms of meditation, comparing it to thinking and especially transcendental meditation which has achieved much following in the West in recent years. The author suggests that when Muslims contemplate the creation, the self and the laws of the Almighty therein, they excel above other contemplators because they have higher incentives and expectations from God. This book is an example of how the himan sciences can support faith and spiritual values, and how, when a mind is guided by the Qur'an and the Sunnah, it will be graced by the light of faith and the light of revelation, as well as by the guiding light of reason.

Click here to download some sample pages from this publication (pdf format, 240 KB download).
THE QUR'AN AND POLITICS A Study of the Origins of Political Thought in the Makkan Qur'an

by Eltigani A. Hamid

Hardback: US$29.95, £20.00
(ISBN: 1-56564-406-9)

Paperback: US$18.95, £11.95
(ISBN: 1-56564-405-0)

This work is about the origins of political thought and a study of the philosophy of politics. It examines the actions of the state as the main power concerned with public affairs in society, and enquires into which public action is considered good or bad in relation to other value systems endorsed by Islam. The work uses a unique methodology to argue that the major elements of Qur'anic political thought are securely anchored in Makkan verses of the Qur'an. Studying these verses it searches for the rules and prinicples that help identify the directions and major objectives towards which bith human society and political action are guided prior to the rise of institutions and the regulation of relations.

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A Thematic Commentary of the Qur'an

by Shaykh Muhammad al-Ghazali


Hardback: £25.00, US$39.95
(ISBN: 1-56564-261-9)

Paperback: ISBN: 978-1-56564-260-7 (Reprinted)

A unique and modern contribution to understanding the Qur'an, unlike traditional approaches because it focuses on the organic unity of each surah, highlighting the logic or inherent reasoning that courses through the surah and unifies its various components and images.

Click here to download some sample pages from this publication (pdf format, 90 KB download).

SOURCE METHODOLOGY IN ISLAMIC JURISPRUDENCE: Usul al-Fiqh al-Islami

by Taha Jabir al-Alwani


Paperback: US$9.95, £5.95
(ISBN: 1-56564-404-2)

Usul al-Fiqh is a science which is deeply embedded in the Islamic experience and one which, thanks to its mthods and concerns, helped generate an empirical trend in Muslim culture, in turn benefiting Western thinking. Al-usul, often called 'The Philosophy of Islam' invites both reason and revelation to work for the harmony and well-being of human society. This book attempts to simplify this 'most important method of research ever devised by Islamic though' during its most creative period, and bring it to the understanding and appreciation of the modern learner, while underscoring its importance and relevance to the world of Islam today.

Click here to download some sample pages from this publication (pdf format, 609 KB download).

WHOLENESS AND HOLINESS IN EDUCATION: An Islamic Perspective

by Zahra al Zeera


Hardback: £19.95
(ISBN: 1-56564-279-1)

Paperback: £8.95
(ISBN: 1-56564-280-5)

Critically examining the western, secular approach to formal education, the author contests the value of an education system focusing solely on the intellectual and physical aspects of human development. The author gives credence to the importance of spiritual and religious factors, as well as scholarly ones, with the overall objective of forming a whole and holy human being who, instead of resisting the paradoxes of life, uses their interrelatedness as a means of personal and societal development.

Click here to download some sample pages from this publication (pdf format, 136 KB download).
THE QUESTION OF CULTURE
by Malik Bennabi

ISBN: 983-9154-39-7 (PB)

In this book, the author is in search of what would constitute the essence of a culture that would enable human beings to visualize it as a way of life and a program for action, equipping them with the means of living together meaningfully and in harmony with their environment.

Click here to download some sample pages from this publication (pdf format, 2758 KB download).
A GUIDE FOR AUTHORS, TRANSLATORS AND COPY-EDITORS: IIIT Style-Sheet

ISBN: 1-56564-282-1 (PB)

This is a concise guide for authors, translators, revisers, copy-editors and proof-readers involved in the production of manuscripts for publication. A brief overview of successive stages in the production process is given along with guidelines on how to prepare and submit work. In addition to offering sound advice on dealing with some of the common difficulties and problems encountered in translating material from Arabic to English, it also highlights a strategy for translation and defines the task of the author, translator and copy-editor. This guide is useful for those who want to standardise the format of their publications and ensure consistency in their work.

Click here to view the electronic edition of the Style Sheet (pdf).

 

BOOKS-IN-BRIEF (ENGLISH)
       

IIIT Books-In-Brief Series is a valuable collection of the Institute’s
key publications written in condensed form to give readers a core understanding of the main contents of the original.

BOOKS-IN-BRIEF: Rethinking Muslim Women and the Veil: Challenging Historical & Modern Stereotypes

(Abridged edition of the book of the same title by Katherine Bullock)

Paperback, ISBN: 978-1-56564-358-1
32pp, 2010

Muslims remain largely unaware of the importance and value of the Qur’anic principle of al-Shura (mutual consultation) and the significant role it can play in the advancement and reform of Muslim society. In this work, the author attempts to introduce and examine key meanings and practices of al-Shura, trace its historical evolution, and explore ways in which the principle can be introduced, institutionalized and applied in Muslim societies. There is no doubt that al-Shura has been sidelined throughout the Muslim world and the reasons for this are both historically and politically complex. In the opinion of the author, although much has been written on the subject, in reality it has been at best ineffectively applied and at worst heedlessly ignored.
BOOKS-IN-BRIEF: Al-Shura: The Qur'anic Principle of Consultation

(Abridged edition of the book of the same title by Ahmad Al-Raysuni)

Paperback, ISBN: 978-1-56564-584-4
22pp, 2012

Muslims remain largely unaware of the importance and value of the Qur’anic principle of al-Shura (mutual consultation) and the significant role it can play in the advancement and reform of Muslim society. In this work, the author attempts to introduce and examine key meanings and practices of al-Shura, trace its historical evolution, and explore ways in which the principle can be introduced, institutionalized and applied in Muslim societies. There is no doubt that al-Shura has been sidelined throughout the Muslim world and the reasons for this are both historically and politically complex. In the opinion of the author, although much has been written on the subject, in reality it has been at best ineffectively applied and at worst heedlessly ignored.
BOOKS-IN-BRIEF: AnthropomorphicDepictions of God: The Concept of God in Judaic, Christian & Islamic Traditions: Representing the Unrepresentable

(Abridged edition of the book of the same title by Zulfiqar Ali Shah)

Paperback, ISBN: 978-1-56564-583-7
76pp, 2012

As secularism debates whether God is dead, the issue of
anthropomorphism has become of immense importance. Shah addresses the Judeo-Christian worldview and how each has
chosen to framework its encounter with God, to what extent this has been the result of actualscripture, the product of theological debate, church decreesof later centuries and absorption of Greek philosophy. He also examines tawhid and Islam’s strictly anti-anthropomorphic stance. To Shah, anthropomorphic concepts andcorporeal depictions of the Divine are perhaps among theleading factors of modern atheism. As such he ultimatelydraws the conclusion that the postmodern longing for God will not be quenched by pre-modern anthropomorphic concepts of the Divine which have simply brought God down to this cosmos, with a precise historical function and a specified location.
BOOKS-IN-BRIEF: Apostasy in Islam: A Historical and Scriptual Analysis

(Abridged edition of the book of the same title by Taha Jabir Alalwani)

Paperback, ISBN: 978-1-56564-585-1
24pp, 2012

What is the legally prescribed penalty, if any, for apostasy (al-riddah), and how does this relate to the demand for religious tolerance as stipulated in verse 2:256 of the Qur’an “There shall be no compulsion in matters of faith”? It is an established fact that the Prophet never, in his entire life, put an apostate to death. Yet, the issue remains one of the most controversial to have afflicted the Muslim world down the centuries. It is also the source of much damaging media coverage today as Islamic jurisprudence stands accused of a flagrant disregard for human rights and freedom of expression. Taking the life of a person without just cause is according to the Qur’an equivalent to the killing of the whole of mankind. It is vital therefore, that in the interests of compassion and justice, as well as freedom of belief, this subject is clearly addressed once and for all.
BOOKS-IN-BRIEF: Authentication of Hadith: Redefining the Criteria

(Abridged edition of the book of the same title by Israr Ahmad Khan)

Paperback, ISBN: 978-1-56564-590-5
24pp, 2012

In today’s complex and volatile world the consequences of
relying on fraudulent and counterfeit Hadith to legitimise
extremist behaviour, issue violent fatwas, and justify blatant
abuse, particularly of women, is not only far too easy
but dangerous. Israr A. Khan traces in careful detail the historical development of the oral and written traditions, as well as the many targeted attempts at fabrication that took place. The author critiques in methodical detail certain hadiths which have come to be widely accepted as “authentic.” Focusing on the criteria adopted by the classical scholars Khan maintains that concentration on the continuity and accuracy of the chain of narrators, rather than the textual content of Hadith, has led to the inclusion of particular hadiths which either contradict other hadiths directly, project the Prophet oe in an uncharacteristic light, or conflict with/do not reflect the teachings of the Qur’an. The prominent collections we have today, were made possible by the development of the science of Hadith criticism, and Muslim scholars deserve deep appreciation for their painstaking work, as well as their invaluable contributions towards preserving the Hadith literature to the best of their ability. However, insists Khan, the process is ongoing, and as such the closed door policy currently surrounding Hadith authentication needs to be carefully re-examined.
BOOKS-IN-BRIEF: Studies in Islamic Civilisation: The Muslim Contribution to the Renaissance

(Abridged edition of the book of the same title by Ahmed Essa & Othman Ali)

Paperback, ISBN: 978-1-56564-591-2
28pp, 2012

Studies in Islamic Civilization draws upon the works of Western scholars to make the case that without the tremendous contribution of the Muslim world there would have been no Renaissance in Europe. For almost a thousand years Islam was arguably one of the leading civilizations of the world spanning a geographic area greater than any other. It eliminated social distinctions between classes and races, made clear that people should enjoy the bounties of the earth provided they did not ignore morals and ethics, and rescued knowledge that would have been lost, if not forever, then at least for centuries. The genius of its scholars triggered the intellectual tradition of Europe and for over seven hundred years its language, Arabic, was the international language of science. Strange then that its legacy lies largely ignored and buried in time. Studies in Islamic Civilization is a compelling attempt to redress this wrong and restore the historical truths of a “golden age” that ushered in the Islamic renaissance, and as a by-product that of the West.

 

BOOKS (FRENCH TITLES & TRANSLATIONS)
       

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FONDEMENTS DU DROIT MUSULMAN

ISBN: 2-911546-53-9 (PB)

 

conflict ISLAM: Conflit D'Opinions Pour Une Ethique Du Dessacord

by Taha Jabir al-Alwani

Translated from the Arabic by Ilham Benmahdjoub in collaboration with Michele Messaoudi.

ISBN: 2-909460-16-6 (PB)

Click here to download some sample pages from this publication (pdf format, 1408 KB download).
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ISBN: 1-56564-206-6/207-4 (PB)

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BOOKS (ARABIC TITLES & TRANSLATIONS)
       

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ARABIC TRANSLATION: RETHINKING MUSLIM WOMEN AND THE VEIL: Challenges Historical and Modern Stereotypes

by Katherine Bullock

This book offers a powerful critique of the Western notion that the hijab, the veil, is a symbol of Muslim women's oppression. The author examines the views of feminist scholars who offer a variety of interpretations of the Islamic guidelines regarding hijab and discusses the view that women only wear hijab because they are being subjugated by men.

Click here to read a review in the Arabic newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat (external link).

BOOKS (TURKISH TITLES & TRANSLATIONS)
       

bias

Turkish translation of Epistological Bias by Prof. Dr. Abdulvahab M. el-Messiri

ISBN: 978-605-62894-0-8

Produced by MAHYA (Turkey).

contemplation

Turkish translation of Contemplation by Prof. Dr. Malik Bedri

ISBN:978-605-5222-02-4

Produced by MAHYA (Turkey).

crisis

Turkish translation of Crisis in the Muslim Mind by Prof. Dr. Abdulhamid A. Ebu Suleyman

ISBN: 978-605-62894-1-5

Produced by MAHYA (Turkey).

east-west

Turkish translation of Where East Meets West by Dr. Muna Ebu'l-Fadl

ISBN: 978-605-62894-2-2

Produced by MAHYA (Turkey).

contributions

Turkish translation of Muslim Contributions to the Renaissance by Prof. Dr. Ahmed Isa

ISBN: 978-605-62894-4-6

Produced by MAHYA (Turkey).

QWV

Turkish translation of The Qur'anic Worldview by Prof. Dr. Abdulhamid A. Ebu Suleyman

ISBN: 978-605-62894-5-3

Produced by MAHYA (Turkey).

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MUSLUMAN KADINLARI VE TESETTURU YENIDEN DUSUNMEK

ISBN: 975-8285-37-8 (PB)

Turkish translation of RETHINKING MUSLIM WOMEN AND THE VEIL: Challenging Historical and Modern Stereotypes
(Original English edition by Katherine Bullock)

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ISBN: 975-975-7560-97-5 (PB)

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ISBN: 975-975-7560-99-9 (PB)

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ISBN: 975-975-7560-94-4 (PB)

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ISBN: 975-975-7560-98-2 (PB)

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BOOKS (RUSSIAN & AZERI TITLES & TRANSLATIONS)
       

1 Russian translation of CONTEMPLATION: An Islamics Psychospiritual Study
(Original English edition by Malik Badri)
2 Russian translation of MUSLIM CONTRIBUTIONS TO WORLD CIVILISATION
(Original English edition editors: M. Basheer Ahmed, Syed A. Ahsani, Dilnawaz A. Siddiqui)
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Russian translation of Occasional Paper No. 10, TOWARDS A FIQH FOR MINORITIES: Some Basic Reflections
(Original English edition by Taha Jabir al-Alwani)

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RUS4 Translation of ISLAMIC AWAKENING BETWEEN REJECTION & EXTREMISM

(Original English edition by Yusuf al-Qaradawi)
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OCCASIONAL PAPER SERIES (ENGLISH)

   

~ NEW FOR MARCH 2012 ~

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Occasional Paper No. 20

MAQASID AL-SHARIAH, IJTIHAD AND CIVILISATIONAL RENEWAL


by Mohammed Hashim Kamali


77pp, March 2012, Paperback
(ISBN: 978-1-56564-579-0)

This paper develops the idea of a maqasid-based framework for ijtihad and civilisational renewal (tajdid hadari), a broad and engaging prospect that also involves a review and reappraisal of the methodology of Islamic jurisprudence relating to both the maqasid and ijtihad. The author argues that this would enable Muslims to widen the scope and horizon of the maqasid or objectives of Islamic law from their currently legalistic leanings towards the wider perspective of civilisational renaissance. The nexus that needs to be developed between the maqasid and ijtihad also needs to be supported by a credible methodology, as this paper attempts. Jointly published with International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies (IAIS Malaysia).


~ PREVIOUS TITLES ~

15 Occasional Paper No. 19

THE PEOPLE ON THE EDGE - RELIGIOUS REFORM AND THE BURDEN OF THE WESTERN MUSLIM INTELLECTUAL


by Abdelwahab El-Affendi


Paperback: £4.50, US$3.50
(ISBN: 978-1-56564-357-4)

Are western Muslims an endangered species, or are they the future of Islam? The accelerated adaptation and change western Muslims are pushed to make in order just to survive has galvanized them into a serious effort of rethinking and reflection. This has, in turn, moved the worldwide debate on Islamic reform into a new higher gear.While Muslim intellectual activism in the West had deep historical roots, the claims of the new emerging movements and intellectual figures to moral, intellectual and religious leadership of the Ummah are unprecedented in their boldness and pride in their specifically western/modernist credentials. Moreover, it is paradoxical that what is in essence a response to the precariousness of the increasingly vulnerable Muslim presence in the West is at the same time trying to present itself as the most authoritative interpretation of Islam. This paper traces the historical roots of western Muslim intellectual activism, and assesses its success in attracting support both within the West and the wider Muslim world.
15 Occasional Paper No. 18

TOWARDS A FIQH FOR MINORITIES (REVISED) - SOME BASIC REFLECTIONS


by Taha Jabir al-Alwani
with an introduction by Shaikh Zaki Badawi OBE KBE

Paperback: £4.50, US$3.50
(ISBN: 978-1-56564-352-9)

Towards a Fiqh for Minorities is an important subject and a much needed contribution to an area of fiqh that has become essential for the well being and development of Muslim communities living in the West. The author stresses that the problems of Muslim minorities can only be tackled with a fresh juristic vision based on the principles, objectives and higher values of the Qur’an in conjunction with the ultimate aims and intents (maq¥|id) of the Shari¢ah. In essence Dr. Alalwani’s paper is a call for Muslim minorities to have a sense of themselves as citizens and develop a positive, confident view of their place and value in society, moving away from notions of immigrant status and governed by a humanistic vision focusing on the betterment of society.
15 Occasional Paper No. 15

THE ISLAMIC VISION OF DEVELOPMENT IN THE LIGHT OF MAQASID AL-SHARIAH


by Mohammad Umer Chapra


Paperback: £4.00, US$5.95
(ISBN: 978-1-56564-441-0)

In this paper Dr. Chapra explores the Islamic vision of development in relation to maqasid al-shariah maintaining that Islam has emphasised all the ingredients of human wellbeing, including the human self, faith, intellect, posterity as well as wealth for society to flourish. Dr. Chapra also concludes that economic development may only result in growth in the short term, but in the long term will lead to increased inequities, family disintegration, juvenille delinquency, and social unrest.
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Occasional Paper No. 14

MAQASID AL-SHARIAH A BEGINNER'S GUIDE

by Jasser Auda


Paperback: £4.00, US$5.95
(ISBN: 978–1–56564–440–3)

There is a lack of consideration and functionality of the overall purposes and underlying principles of Islamic law as a whole. These misapplications lead to a lack of spirituality, intolerance violent ideologies, supressed freedoms, and authoritarianism. Thus, a maqasid approach takes juridical issues to a higher philosophical ground, and encourages a much-need culture of conciliation and peaceful coexistence.

Click here to read review in Arabic edition of Asharq Al-Awsat Arabic newspaper.

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Occasional Paper No. 13

MAQASID AL-SHARIAH MADE SIMPLE

by Mohammad Hashim Kamali


Paperback: £4.00, US$5.95
(ISBN: 978-1-56564-442-7)

This paper focuses on a general characterisation of maqasid al-shari'ah and its origin in the Qur'an; the classification of maqasid; historical developments and the contributions of some of the leading 'ulama' to the theory of maqasid; the differential approaches the 'ulama' have taken toward the identification of maqasid; and finally the relevance of maqasid to ijtihad and the ways in which maqasid can enhance the scope and calibre of ijtihad.

Click here to read review in Arabic edition of Asharq Al-Awsat Arabic newspaper.

12 Occasional Paper No. 12

REVITALIZING HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE MUSLIM WORLD

by AbdulHamid A. AbuSulayman

Paperback: £3.95, US$6.50
(ISBN: 1-56564-430-4)

This paper calls for reforming our approach to education particularly through the Islamization of Knowledge so that both divine and human sources are integrated into a powerful whole with Revealed Knowledge providing a comprehensive, spiritual and moral guidance in the sphere of human action, universal laws, and scientific and technological knowledge as tools for that action.
11 Occasional Paper No. 11

NEW REVISED EDITION: MARITAL DISCORD: Recapturing Human Dignity Through the Higher Objectives of Islamic Law

by AbdulHamid A. AbuSulayman

with a foreword by Katherine Bullock

Paperback: £4.00, US$5.95
(ISBN: 978-1-56564-446-5)

This paper examines the issue of marital discord with a deep sensitivity to the perspective of women and the need for family harmony. Criticising an approach to the Qur'an that is misogynistic rather than emancipatory the paper moves the debate forward by introducing an alternative interpretation of the Qur'anic text. The explanation is fresh, firmly on the side of women's human rights and recaptures the full Islamic spirit of human dignity.

Click here to download some sample pages from previous edition (pdf format, 91 KB download).
10 Occasional Paper No. 10

TOWARDS A FIQH FOR MINORITIES: Some Basic Reflections

by Taha Jabir al-Alwani

with an introduction by Shaikh Zaki Badawi OBE KBE

Paperback: £4.50, US$6.50
(ISBN: 1-56564-400-X)

This paper is a timely and important subject and a long awaited contribution to an area of fiqh that has become essential for the well being and development of Muslim communities living in the West. The author stresses that the problems of Muslim minorities can only be tackled with a fresh juristic vision based on the principles, objectives and higher values of the Qur'an in conjunction with the ultimate aims and intents of the Shariah.

Click here to download some sample pages from this publication (pdf format, 129 KB download).
9 Occasional Paper No. 9

MISSING DIMENSIONS IN CONTEMPORARY ISLAMIC MOVEMENTS

by Taha Jabir al-Alwani

Translated from Arabic by the IIIT Translation Department, IIIT (UK)

ISBN: 1-56564-061-6 (PB)

Click here to download some sample pages from this publication (pdf format, 1219 KB download).
8 Occasional Paper No. 8

THE ISLAMIZATION OF KNOWLEDGE: Yesterday and Today

by Taha Jabir al-Alwani

Translated by Yusuf Talal DeLorenzo

ISBN: 1-56564-058-6 (PB)

Click here to download some sample pages from this publication (pdf format, 1499 KB download).
7 Occasional Paper No. 7

TOWARD GLOBAL CULTURAL RENEWAL: Modernity and the Episteme of Transcendence

by Mona M. Abul-Fadl


ISBN: 1-56564-055-1 (PB)

Click here to download some sample pages from this publication (pdf format, 878 KB download).
6 Occasional Paper No. 6

ISLAMIZATION: Reforming Contemporary Knowledge

by AbdulHamid A. AbuSulayman


ISBN: 1-56564-054-3 (PB)

Click here to download some sample pages from this publication (pdf format, 734 KB download).
5 Occasional Paper No. 5

LAXITY, MODERNISM AND EXTREMISM IN ISLAM

by Aisha B. Lemu


ISBN: 0-912463-95-3 (PB)

Click here to download some sample pages from this publication (pdf format, 657 KB download).
4 Occasional Paper No. 4

IJTIHAD

by Taha Jabir al-Alwani


ISBN: 1-56566-405-1 (PB)

Click here to download some sample pages from this publication (pdf format, 657 KB download).
3 Occasional Paper No. 3

THE QUR'AN AND THE SUNNAH: The Time-Space Factor

by Taha Jabir al-Alwani and Imad al Din Khalil


ISBN: 0-912463-91-0 (PB)

Click here to download some sample pages from this publication (pdf format, 605 KB download).
2 Occasional Paper No. 2

ISLAMIZATION OF KNOWLEDGE: A Methodology

by Imad al Din Khalil


ISBN: 0-912463-75-9 (PB)

Click here to download some sample pages from this publication (pdf format, 449 KB download).
Occasional Paper No. 1

OUTLINES OF A CULTURAL STRATEGY

by Taha Jabir al-Alwani


ISBN: 0-912463-58-9 (PB)

Click here to download some sample pages from this publication (pdf format, 405 KB download).

 

OCCASIONAL PAPER SERIES (FRENCH TRANSLATIONS)

4 Occasional Paper No. 4

L'IJTIHAD

by Taha Jabir al-Alwani


ISBN: 0-912463-94-5 (PB)

Click here to download some sample pages from this publication (pdf format, 696 KB download).
3 Occasional Paper No. 3

LE CORAN ET LA SOUNNA: Le Factuer Temps-Espace

by Taha Jabir al-Alwani and Imad al Din Khalil


ISBN: 0-912463-93-7 (PB)

Click here to download some sample pages from this publication (pdf format, 851 KB download).
2 Occasional Paper No. 2

METHODOLOGIE POUR L'ISLAMISATION DU SAVOIR

by Imad al Din Khalil


ISBN: 0-912463-76-7 (PB)

Click here to download some sample pages from this publication (pdf format, 495 KB download).
1 Occasional Paper No. 1

POUR UNE STRATEGIE CULTURELLE ISLAMIQUE

by Taha Jabir al-Alwani


ISBN: 0-912463-62-7 (PB)

Click here to download some sample pages from this publication (pdf format, 894 KB download).

 

OCCASIONAL PAPER SERIES (GERMAN TRANSLATIONS)

Occasional Paper No. 3

DER KORAN AND DIE SUNNAH: Der Zeit-Raum Faktor

by Taha Jabir al-Alwani and Imad al Din Khalil


ISBN: 1-56564-053-5 (PB)

Click here to download some sample pages from this publication (pdf format, 1049 KB download).
Occasional Paper No. 1

ENTWURF EINES ALTERNATIVEN KULTURPLANES

by Taha Jabir al-Alwani


ISBN: 1-56564-050-0 (PB)

Click here to download some sample pages from this publication (pdf format, 537 KB download).

 

OCCASIONAL PAPER SERIES (ARABIC TRANSLATIONS)

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ARABIC TRANSLATION of Occasional Paper No. 15

THE ISLAMIC VISION OF DEVELOPMENT IN THE LIGHT OF MAQASID AL-SHARIAH


Original English edition by Mohammad Umer Chapra


English edition description:
In this paper Dr. Chapra explores the Islamic vision of development in relation to maqasid al-shariah maintaining that Islam has emphasised all the ingredients of human wellbeing, including the human self, faith, intellect, posterity as well as wealth for society to flourish. Dr. Chapra also concludes that economic development may only result in growth in the short term, but in the long term will lead to increased inequities, family disintegration, juvenille delinquency, and social unrest.

op14-ar ARABIC TRANSLATION of Occasional Paper No. 14

MAQASID AL-SHARIAH A BEGINNER'S GUIDE

Original English edition by Jasser Auda


English edition description:
There is a lack of consideration and functionality of the overall purposes and underlying principles of Islamic law as a whole. These misapplications lead to a lack of spirituality, intolerance violent ideologies, supressed freedoms, and authoritarianism. Thus, a maqasid approach takes juridical issues to a higher philosophical ground, and encourages a much-need culture of conciliation and peaceful coexistence.
op13-ar ARABIC TRANSLATION of Occasional Paper No. 13

MAQASID AL-SHARIAH MADE SIMPLE

Original English edition by Mohammad Hashim Kamali


English edition description:
This paper focuses on a general characterisation of maqasid al-shari'ah and its origin in the Qur'an; the classification of maqasid; historical developments and the contributions of some of the leading 'ulama' to the theory of maqasid; the differential approaches the 'ulama' have taken toward the identification of maqasid; and finally the relevance of maqasid to ijtihad and the ways in which maqasid can enhance the scope and calibre of ijtihad.

 

OCCASIONAL PAPER SERIES (RUSSIAN TRANSLATIONS)

3 Russian translation of Occasional Paper No. 10, TOWARDS A FIQH FOR MINORITIES: Some Basic Reflections
(Original English edition by Taha Jabir al-Alwani)





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