Tolerance and Coercion in Islam : Interfaith Relations in the Muslim Tradition (Cambridge Studies in Islamic Civilization)
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'... Friedmann presents a remarkably wide spectrum of legal opinions by the four Sunni schools of law, and he does it with commendable clarity and beyond the sensationalism of Bat Ye'or and her likes ... extremely valuable book ... raises a point of pivotal importance for both Muslims and non-Muslims of today.' The Muslim World Book Review
'The book is an informative text that presents a nuanced view of Islamic legal pronouncements on issues of inter-faith relationships.' The New Delhi Book Review
Book Description
Since the beginning of its history, Islam has encountered other religious communities both in Arabia and in the territories conquered during its expansion. Muslims faced other religions from the position of a ruling power and were therefore able to determine the nature of that relationship in accordance with their world-view and beliefs. Yohanan Friedmann's original and erudite study examines questions of religious tolerance as they appear in the Quran and in the prophetic tradition, and analyses the principle that Islam is exalted above all religions, discussing the ways in which this principle was reflected in various legal pronouncements. The book also considers the various interpretations of the Quranic verse according to which 'No compulsion is there in religion', noting that, despite the apparent meaning of this verse, Islamic law allowed the practice of religious coercion against Manichaeans and Arab idolators, as well as against women and children in certain circumstances.
Tolerance and Coercion in Islam : Interfaith Relations in the Muslim Tradition (Cambridge Studies in Islamic Civilization)
Tolerance and Coercion in Islam: Interfaith Relations in the Muslim Tradition (Cambridge Studies in Islamic Civilization),Yohanan Friedmann,David Morgan,Cambridge University Press,0521827035,Apostasy,History,History: World,Islam,Islam - General,Liberty of conscience (Islam),Reference,Relations,Religion - World Religions,Religious tolerance,History / World,Modern period, c 1500 onwards,World history: c 500 to C 1500,c 1000 CE to c 1500,c 500 CE to c 1000 CE
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