On the Boundaries of Theological Tolerance in Islam (Sherman A. Jackson)

Posted Mar 5, 2005      •Permalink      • Printer-Friendly Version Bookmark and Share

Abu Hamid al Ghazali, one of the most famous intellectuals in the history of Islam, developed a definition of Unbelief (kufr) to serve as the basis for determining who, in theological terms, should be considered a Muslim and who should not. Jackson’s annotated translation is preceded by an introduction that reconstructs the historical and theoretical context of the Faysal and discusses its relevance for contemporary thought and practice.

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