Ahmad Qābel and Contemporary Islamic Thought

Rational Shariah in Twenty-First-Century Iran

AvLloyd Ridgeon

Häftad, Engelska, 2025

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Ahmad Qābel (1954-2012) was one of the key figures in the 'New Religious Thinking' trend of reformist thought, whose radical views were some of the most daring of his generation, seeking to rationalize and modernize Islamic law. In this comprehensively researched and accessibly written book, Lloyd Ridgeon offers an original examination of Qābel's writings, including his seminal work Shari'at-e 'Aqlāni (Rational Shariah). Throughout his career, Qābel crossed many political and religious redlines, resulting in several prison terms and hastening his premature death while under hospital arrest. Chapters covering topics from jurisprudence and politics to gender relations and society unravel Qābel's worldview, introducing and illuminating his work for all readers. With extended translations from Qābel's compositions, including two whole chapters from Shari'at-e 'Aqlāni, Ridgeon offers the necessary context to understand the resounding significance of Qābel's ideas and arguments.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2025-05-22
Mått:229 x 151 x 17 mm
Vikt:420 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:287
Förlag:Cambridge University Press
ISBN:9781009322232

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Lloyd Ridgeon is Reader in Islamic Studies at the University of Glasgow. He has published much on medieval Persian Sufism, including Awḥad al-Dīn Kirmānī and the Controversy of the Sufi Gaze (2018). He also has a keen interest in modern Iran, as reflected in his publication Hijab (2021). He is also the chief editor of the British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies.

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‘This absorbing, carefully researched book provides an unparalleled account of the life, legacy, and intellectual development of Ahmad Qābel. Drawing on an array of primary sources, Lloyd Ridgeon has demonstrated a high level of mastery, adding immensely to our understanding of the religious reform movement.’ Naser Ghobadzadeh, Australian Catholic University

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction; 1. Biography of Ahmad Qābel: crossing redlines; 2. Jurisprudence: rational Shariah; 3. History: the faces of Imam Hosayn; 4. Politics: Qābel's view of Velāyat-e Faqih; 5. Gender: women's rights; 6. Apostasy and freedom of religion; 7. Society: the role of Islam in society; 8. Reason and superstition; Conclusion.