Description
Muhammad Abduh (1849-1905) is widely regarded as the founder of Islamic modernism. Egyptian jurist, religious scholar and political activist, he sought to synthesise Western and Islamic cultural values. Arguing that Islam is essentially rational and fluid, Abduh maintained that it had been stifled by the rigid structures implemented in the generations since Muhammad and his immediate followers. In this absorbing biography, Mark Sedgwick examines whether Abduh revived true Islam or instigated its corruption.
About the Author
Mark Sedgwick is Associate Professor of Arab History, Culture and Society at Aarhus University in Denmark. He is the author of Islam and Muslims: A Guide to Diverse Experience in A Modern World.
Book Information
ISBN 9781851684328
Author Mark Sedgwick
Format Hardback
Page Count 176
Imprint Oneworld Academic
Publisher Oneworld Publications
Weight(grams) 340g
Dimensions(mm) 216mm * 135mm * 15mm