Islam and Political Reform in Saudi Arabia
The Quest for Political Change and Reform
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Government, Social Policy, Religion & Spirituality, Middle East Religions, Islam
| Author: | Mansoor Jassem Alshamsi | ISBN: | 9781134126521 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | June 12, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Mansoor Jassem Alshamsi |
| ISBN: | 9781134126521 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | June 12, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
This book examines the link between Islamic thought/jurisprudence on the one hand and political action on the other. It shows how reformism is deeply rooted in Islamic tradition and how Sunni scholars have become activists for change in Saudi Arabia.
This book examines the link between Islamic thought/jurisprudence on the one hand and political action on the other. It shows how reformism is deeply rooted in Islamic tradition and how Sunni scholars have become activists for change in Saudi Arabia.
