Ahmad Qābel and Contemporary Islamic Thought: Rational Shariah in Twenty-First-Century Iran

by Lloyd Ridgeon

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1009322222
• ISBN13: 9781009322225
• Release Date: April 2023
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"