1 The Short Legacy of a Short Book: Justification and Confession 2 The Problem of Authority: An Anecdotal Experience 3 The Text and Authority: A Case Study 4 The Case Study: The Fatwa 5 The Construction of the Authoritarian 6 Publication Afterthoughts 7 Appendix 8 Glossary of Terms 9 Works Cited 10 Index
Khaled M. Abou El Fadl is Professor of Law at UCLA School of Law where he teaches Islamic Law, Immigration, Human Rights, Terrorism, and National Security Law.
This short, brilliant, and timely book distinguishes between the
authoritative and authoritarian in Islamic discourses. . . a
brilliant use of the traditions of Islamic jurisprudence in arguing
for an anti-authoritarian and anti-elitist position in Islamic
hermeneutics. . .. Extensive footnotes and bibliography; HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED for upper-division undergraduates and above.
*CHOICE*
Over all, the book is informative, educational, and
interesting.
*Islamic Studies*
?provocative, brave, and compelling?The book highly recommended for
all interested in Islamic law and contemporary Muslim progressive
thought?>
*Religious Studies Review*
Scholars of all legal, religious, and historical persuasions are
urged to read this text, for it offers a multi-layered, painless
introduction to the crux of a contemporary legal power
struggle.
*CHOICE*
Scholars of all legal, religious, and historical persuasions are
urged to read this text, for it offers a multi-layered, painless
introduction to the crux of a contemporary legal power
struggle.
*CHOICE*
Over all, the book is informative, educational, and
interesting.
*Islamic Studies*
…provocative, brave, and compelling…The book highly recommended for
all interested in Islamic law and contemporary Muslim progressive
thought…
*Religious Studies Review*
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