Contemporary Issues: An Islamic Perspective - Softcover

Dr. Fathi Osman

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0976180901 ISBN 13: 9780976180906

Publisher: Institute for the Study of Islam in the Contemporary World, 2008

Synopsis

Fathi Osman is a world-renowned scholar of Islam who has studied the development of contemporary Islamic thinking for over five decades. He has written extensively on the process of change in Islamic concepts, human and gender rights in Islamic and Western perspectives, the Islamic approach to pluralism, and the analysis of Islamic history and its interpretation. He has published over 30 books in Arabic and English that represent new approaches in Islamic thinking. Many of his works, including, Reflections in Arabia: the Islamic World Review, (published in London 1981-1987) have been translated into several languages.

Dr. Fathi Osman argues that the writings of the Quran provide answers to concerns regarding global pluralism. According to the Islamic perspective, all mankind are children of Adam . While human beings may all choose to live differently and take various paths, all are united by their very humanity. Dr. Osman challenges the Muslim communities throughout the world to remember Quranic teachings, and to accept others for their diversity while remaining truthful to their faith.

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About the Author

Fathi Osman earned his doctoral degree in Islamic Economic and Financial Institutions from Princeton University, USA, and his Masters degree in Islamic Byzantine Relations from the University of Cairo, Egypt. He had held teaching positions at the University of Southern California, Temple University, Princeton University, Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud University, Oran University in Algeria, and Al-Azhar University in Egypt. Dr. Osman has also been a Visiting Research Professor at the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, Georgetown University, Washington DC, and at Loyola University s School of Law, Los Angeles.

Fathi Osman is the recipient of many distinguished awards in the US and the UK. On July 6, 1996, he was presented with an award at the University of London by the Forum for Islam and Modernity in recognition of his great contribution to the contemporary Islamic thought. In 1998, he received the Special Recognition for outstanding achievement by the US Congress and Glendale, CA Mayor s Commendation in scholarly contribution for the advancement of better understanding of Islam in America and throughout the world

Edition details

• Publisher: Institute for the Study of Islam in the Contemporary World
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0976180901
• ISBN 13: 9780976180906
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 478