Islam without Extremes:
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Writen by Mustafa Akyol - PublisherW.W. Norton & Company
- Year 2011
In Islam without Extremes: A Muslim Case for Liberty, Mustafa Akyol argues that Islam is compatible with liberal democracy and individual freedoms. He traces the ideological and historical roots of political Islam, highlighting the tradition of ijtihad (independent reasoning) and the rationalist schools of Islamic thought that have historically supported pluralism and freedom. Akyol critiques the rise of political Islam and advocates for a return to the liberal and pluralistic traditions within Islam. The book offers a compelling case for reconciling Islamic principles with modern liberal values.
