Islam, peace and social justice : a Christian perspective /
Our world is fraught with horrific expressions of violence and injustice, which are often justified by religious rhetoric. 'Islam, Peace, and Social Justice: A Christian Perspective' is a relevant, comprehensive, and empathetic examination of some of these social-justice challenges within...
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James Clarke,
2014.
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Table of Contents:
- Front cover
- Title page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Acknowledgments and Dedication
- Foreword by David W. Shenk
- Introduction
- 1. Islam's Divine Mandate for Ethical Action against Social Injustice
- 2. Islamic Jihad and the Path of Peace
- 3. Islamic Responses to Poverty and Economic Oppression
- 4. Islamic Responses to Political Oppression
- 5. Islamic Civil Rights and Individual Human Rights
- 6. Genocide and Atrocity among Muslims
- 7. Islamic Social Equality in Response to Racism and Slavery
- 8. Sexual Injustice, Sexism and Homophobia among Muslims
- 9. Islamic Stewardship and Responses to Environmental Degradation
- 10. Creating Multifaith Social Justice Partnerships
- Conclusion
- Notes
- Introduction
- 1. Islam's Divine Mandate for Ethical Actionag ainst Social Injustice
- 2. Islamic Jihad and the Path of Peace
- 3. Islamic Responses to Poverty and Economic Oppression
- 4. Islamic Responses to Political Oppression
- 5. Islamic Civil Rights and Individual Human Rights
- 6. Genocide and Atrocity among Muslims
- 8. Sexual Injustice, Sexism, and Homophobia among Muslims
- 9. Islamic Stewardship and Responses to Environmental Degradation
- 10. Creating Multifaith Social Justice Partnerships
- Conclusion
- Glossaries
- Glossary of Terminology
- Glossary of Arabic and Persian Terms
- Glossary of Names and Events
- Selected Bibliography
- Back cover.