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Overcoming Tradition And Modernity - The Search For Islamic Authenticity (Paperback)
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Overcoming Tradition And Modernity - The Search For Islamic Authenticity (Paperback)
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"Authenticity" has begun to rival "development" as a key to
understanding the political aspirations of the Islamic world.
Almost everywhere modernity has laid waste to tradition, those
habits and practices deemed to be timeless and true. Imperialism
carried European notions of progress into Muslim-dominated parts of
the globe, and subsequently Muslims themselves espoused Western
practices, techniques, and philosophies. Regimes calling themselves
liberal, socialist, and Arab nationalist all embraced modernity as
their principal objective. Most of these regimes failed to create
the promised better lives their citizens desired. Moreover,
ordinary Muslims felt despair as modernity ripped apart families,
exposed youngsters to the materialism and hedonism of Western
entertainments, heightened social expectations, and undermined
religious belief. Even though tradition has proved itself incapable
of staving off modernity, the promises and premises of modern
development literature have been called into question. Where is the
truth around which Muslims can rally? Does modernity require a
rejection of tradition? Does the embrace of Islamic ideas
necessitate turning away from modernity? Robert D. Lee explores
these compelling questions by presenting four contemporary Muslim
writers-Muhammad Iqbal, Sayyid Qutb, 'Ali Shari'ati, and Mohammed
Arkoun-all of whom have refused to bow to such a dichotomy of
modernity and tradition. This study examines their efforts, deeply
influenced by European thinking, to find a truth beyond tradition
and modernity-an "authentic" understanding of Islam upon which
Muslims can build a future. All four thinkers believe such an
authentic understanding can serve as the foundation for a new
politics. Lee argues, however, that each of these versions of
authenticity suffers shortcomings and falters in its efforts to
move from the particularity of culture onto a grander scale of
political organization appropriate for the modern world.
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