Brown, Jonathan A.C.
Slavery and Islam
- ISBN 13:
- 9781786078391
- author:
- Brown, Jonathan A.C.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Oneworld Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 22.5 x 14.6 x 3.3 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Islamic Studies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Slavery and Islam: A Critical Exploration This book examines the complex and often contradictory relationship between Islam and slavery, tracing the evolution of Islamic thought on the subject from its earliest days to the present. Jonathan A.C. Brown explores how Islamic texts, including the Quran and Hadith, have been used to justify and condemn slavery, and how Muslim thinkers have grappled with the moral implications of this institution. Brown delves into the historical context of slavery in Islamic civilization, shedding light on the ways in which it was practiced and the debates that surrounded it. He also examines the arguments made by Muslim scholars for the abolition of slavery, and the ongoing relevance of these debates in modern times. Through a nuanced and thought-provoking analysis, Brown sheds new light on a crucial chapter in the history of Islam and its relationship with the world.
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