Islam, Fundamentalism, and the Betrayal of Tradition : Essays by Western Muslim Scholars, Revised and Expanded Ed.

This fully revised edition of the critically acclaimed book contains a series of essays that explain the misconceptions that lie at the heart of Western attitudes towards Islam. Including a new essay on the role of women in Islam, an updated chapter containing insights into the concept of Jihad, and three fully revised chapters that bring the discussion up-to-date with the current global situation, this book is a must read for anyone interested in Islam and its relation to the West. "Seven years after the horrific attacks of September 11th, misunderstanding and distrust between Islam and the West are still as rampant as ever. In this new and fully revised edition of his critically acclaimed book, Joseph Lumbard collects a series of essays that explain not only the veil of misconceptions which lie at the heart of Western attitudes towards Islam, but also the rise of "fundamentalism" within Islam itself, a phenomenon which most Muslims do not consider a true reflection of their religion. This new edition includes the addition of an essay on the role of women in Islam, an updated chapter containing insight into the concept of Jihad, and three fully revised chapters that bring the discussion up-to-date with the current global situation. A completely modified introduction is also featured. This book is an invaluable tool for anyone who wants to see beyond the headlines of hatred and anger which are so common today."--Pub. desc Eight years after the horrific attacks of September 11th, misunderstanding and distrust between Islam and the West are still as rampant as ever. In this new and fully revised edition of his critically acclaimed book, Joseph Lumbard collects a series of essays that explain not only the veil of misconceptions which lie at the heart of Western attitudes towards Islam, but also the rise of “fundamentalism” within Islam itself, which most Muslims do not consider a true reflection of their religion. This new edition includes an essay on the role of women in Islam, an updated chapter containing insight into the concept of Jihad, and three fully revised chapters that bring the discussion up to date with the current global situation. A completely modified introduction is also featured. This book is an invaluable tool for anyone who wants to see beyond the headlines of hatred and anger which are so common today. Foreword to the first edition / Seyyed Hossein Nasr Introduction to the revised edition / Joseph E. B. Lumbard Pt. 1. Religious foundations. The myth of a militant Islam / David Dakake The decline of knowledge and the rise of ideology in the modern Islamic world / Joseph E. B. Lumbard A traditional Islamic response to the rise of modernism / Fuad S. Naeem Pt. 2. Historical dimensions. From the spirituality of jihād to the ideology of jihadism / Reza Shah-Kazemi Roots of misconception: Euro-American perceptions of Islam before and after September 11 / Ibrahim Kalin Pt. 3. Political dimensions. The economics of terrorism: how Bin Laden has changed the rules of the game / Waleed El-Ansary Beyond the veil: the sufi view of women and femininity / Zailan Moris The Muslim world and globalization: modernity and the roots of conflict Ejaz Akram Epilogue. The poverty of fanaticism / T. J. Winter.

How has fundamentalism betrayed the true spirit of Islam?

This fully revised and expanded edition of the critically acclaimed book provides answers to this question and contains:

a new essay on the role of women in Islam;

an updated chapter containing insights into the true nature of the jih&abar;

three fully revised chapters that bring the discussion up-to-date with the current global situation;

a revised introduction.