Shariah is by now a term that most Americans and Europeans recognize, though few really understand what it means. Often portrayed as a medieval system used by religious zealots to oppress women and deny human rights, conservative politicians, media commentators, and hardline televangelists stoke fear by promoting the idea that Muslims want to impose a repressive Shariah rule in America and Europe. Despite the breadth of this propaganda, a majority of Muslims-men and women-support Shariah as a source of law. In fact, for many centuries Shariah has functioned for Muslims as a positive source of guidance, providing a moral compass for individuals and society. This critical new book by John L. Esposito and Natana Delong-Bas aims to serve as a guide for what everybody needs to know in the conversation about Shariah, responding to misunderstandings and distortions, and offering answers to questions about the origin, nature, and content of Shariah.
| ISBN: | 9780199325054 |
| Publication date: | 26th July 2018 |
| Author: | John L University Professor of Religion and International Affairs, University Professor of Religion and Internation Esposito |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 352 pages |
| Series: | What Everyone Needs to Know |
| Genres: |
Social groups: religious groups and communities Systems of law: Islamic law Islamic and Arab philosophy Religion and politics Islam |