Bücher der Reihe New Horizons in Islamic Studies

Though there have been many studies on "political Islam", only a few approaches to broaden our understanding of Muslim NGOs have appeared. NGOs in the Muslim World brings together contributors familiar with the local language who have each been engaged with fieldwork for many years. Based on empirical anthropological and sociological studies in Japan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Iran, Turkey, and Jordan, they explore key issues concerning the role and work of Muslim NGOs, from the inspirations Muslims take from holy texts to the religious expectations of volunteers devoting their time to charitable causes. The book discusses the relationship of Muslim organizations with Islamic institutions, as well as their interpretations of the contemporary issues faced by NGOs within a specifically Islamic framework. As a result, NGOs in the Muslim World provides fresh insight into Muslims¿ faith-based initiatives concerning contemporary issues.

Examines Muslim societies across Europe, North Africa, Central Asia and South Asia from the 18th century to 2003, providing fresh insight through comparison. The contributors examine the characteristics of peaceful symbiotic relationships with other peoples as well as a series of conflicts.

History of intellectuals in the Islamic world throughout the 20th century. This book provides diachronic analysis of different forms of communication, learning, and authority. It presents cases with historically and geographically different background, disclosing commonalities, similarities and intellectual echoes through its comparative approach.

Aims to develop a comparative view of Islam and democracy that goes beyond the usual stereotype of Islam being incompatible with democracy.

Provides an account of the role of Madrasas in contemporary Muslim societies across Asia, presenting a nuanced understanding of their role and ethos.

This book is the first to use Persian Documents as the sources of social history in Early Modern Iran and Central Asia.