The Contemporary Arab Reader on Political Islam

by Ibrahim M. Abu-Rabi (Editor)

The Contemporary Arab Reader on Political Islam brings together the writings of highly influential figures in the field of Islamism in the contemporary Arab world, many of whose writings have never been available before in English.

Addressing the key issues such as human rights, civil society, secularism, globalisation and ummah, and the impact of the West on the modern Arab world, this is the perfect starting point for students and academics looking to understand 'Political Islam' in contemporary Arab and Muslim societies.

The contributors include such important Islamist thinkers and activists as Abdullah Azzam, central to the spread of Islamism in Afghanistan, Sayyid Muhammad Hussain Fadlallah, a major Shiite figure in contemporary Lebanon and Ahmad Bin Yousuf, a political advisor to Akram Haniyya in Gaza.

Genres: Politics, Middle East, Islam

352 pages, Paperback

First published September 15, 2010

Reviews

[Jack Rabl · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good selection of texts on the topic. Overall quite good translation. Very grateful to have such important works available in English.