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Islam Without Extremes

A Muslim Case for Liberty

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Islam Without Extremes

By: Mustafa Akyol
Narrated by: Bill Hensel
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A provocative manifesto for an interpretation of Islam that synthesizes liberal ideas and respect for the Islamic tradition.

From furious reactions to the cartoons of Prophet Muhammad to the suppression of women, news from the Muslim world begs the question: is Islam incompatible with freedom? With an eye sympathetic to Western liberalism and Islamic theology, Mustafa Akyol traces the ideological and historical roots of political Islam.

The years following Muhammad's passing in 632 AD saw an intellectual "war of ideas" rage between rationalist, flexible schools of Islam and the more dogmatic, rigid ones. The traditionalist school won out, fostering perceptions of Islam as antithetical to modernity. However, through his careful reexamination of the currents of Muslim thought, Akyol discovers a flourishing of liberalism in the 19th-century Ottoman Empire and the unique "Islamo-liberal synthesis" of present-day Turkey. Only by accepting a secular state, he powerfully asserts, can Islamic societies thrive.

Persuasive and inspiring, Islam Without Extremes offers a desperately needed intellectual basis for the reconcilability of Islam and religious, political, economic, and social freedoms.

©2011 Mustafa Akyol (P)2013 Audible, Inc. Democracy Ideologies & Doctrines Islam Political Science Politics & Government Middle East Liberalism Ottoman Empire Middle Ages Imperialism Iran War Royalty
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Great book to get detailed historical view of current situation and conditions around the world. Very well researched, credible references and informative for all ages. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

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One of the best books I have ever read on the subject. This book is a must read!

Amazing book - Learn the truth about Islam

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A compulsory read for every Muslim who needs some fundamental questions answered regarding his faith and as well as Muslim world in general

simply brilliant...

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This is it has a powerful review of history as well as a call to moderation in the Muslim world.

Insightful

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I am so happy to read this book. It has provided with words which always seems to be surrounding in my thoughts and did not have the knowledge to express it. I will looking forward to more from this author, he has proven himself to be a great historian and narrator of Islamic narrator , very much needed at this time of Islamic world.

An eye opener about Islamic history and politics

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This is a strong narrative for rational thinking and secularism. There's a lot to be gained from hearing this perspective

A must "read" for most anyone, especially Muslims

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This is a lucid and well-researched argument against Islamic extremism coming from within Islam. It deserves to be widely read by Muslims and non-Muslims alike!

Deserves to be widely read

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Mustafa Akhil is one of the most nicest wholesome people. His book represents a new interpretation of Islam characterised by Peace freedom and liberty

Inspirational, revolutionary, and peaceful

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