Mark Durie
The Third Choice: Islam, Dhimmitude and Freedom
- ISBN 13:
- 9780980722307
- author:
- Mark Durie
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Deror Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 152 mm X 229 mm
- Genre:
- History Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Third Choice: Islam, Dhimmitude and Freedom by Mark Durie This thought-provoking book provides an in-depth introduction to Islam based on its primary sources, the Quran and the life of Muhammad. It explores key topics such as the sharia, interpretation of the Quran, women's rights, and the doctrine of dhimmitude - a policy for non-Muslims living under Islamic conditions. Durie examines the impact of dhimmitude on human rights in Islamic societies today, including its implications for global politics, human rights, and interfaith dialogue. He argues that understanding this worldview is essential for grasping current trends in global politics, such as the widening impact of sharia revival and the deteriorating human rights situation in some Islamic societies. By exploring these complex issues, Durie offers a nuanced analysis of Islam's relationship with non-Muslims and its implications for our world today.