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Dorsey, James M.

 
9789819728060: The Battle for the Soul of Islam: Defining the Muslim Faith in the 21st Century
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ISBN 10 : 9819728061 ISBN 13 : 9789819728060
Editeur : Palgrave Macmillan, 2024

Synopsis

This book describes the battle between major Middle Eastern and Asian Muslim-majority states to control the definition of Islam in the 21st century. Focusing on United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Indonesia, the book explores how the outcome of this battle will significantly empower the winner, or winners, to wield religious soft power, secure leadership of the Islamic world, and project strategic influence worldwide.

The result of the rivalry will determine which notions of a 'moderate Islam' will prevail including the degree to which these notions embrace religious and political pluralism, tolerance, gender equality, secularism, and human rights as defined by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights or remain vague, as in current Saudi and Emirate usage of the term moderation, which is designed to mask these states' failure to systematically integrate these values into their domestic and foreign policy agendas.


Ultimately, the battle for the soul of Islam will significantly impact how Muslims worldwide understand and practice their faith. Waged in diverse arenas across the globe, this complex religious and geopolitical struggle will play a significant role in determining the prospects for peace and security not only in the vast region extending from the Atlantic coast of Africa to the Philippines but also in the United States and Europe.

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À propos de l'auteur

James M. Dorsey is an award-winning journalist, acclaimed scholar and Adjunct Senior Fellow at Singapore's S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies. James has reported from all corners of the Islamic world and lived in multiple Muslim and non-Muslim countries as a foreign correspondent for major media, including The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, and The New York Times.

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Éditeur
Palgrave Macmillan
Date d'édition
2024
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
9819728061
ISBN 13 
9789819728060
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
216
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