Instructions:
A minimum of 5 pages essay to review the book "the place of tolerance in Islam" by Khaled Abu El fadl
- Essay should be divided into three main aspects:
3-4 paragraphs summary + reviewing the book
3-4 paragraphs reflection on the book from a muslim point of view.
the whole essay should be 5 pages minimum.
Content:
Name: Institution: Professor: Course: Date: The Place of Tolerance in Islam Introduction Khaled Abu El Fadl is considered as a prominent critic of the Islam puritanism, hence depicting his debate that argues that Islam as a deeply tolerant religion. Injections to instances of violence against the nonbelievers from the misreading of the Qur`an as described by Khaled and the Jihad is known as the holy war has no basis in the Qur`anic text of the Muslim theology. However, the misreading of the Qur`an grew as a result of political and social conflict an aspect that many of the Abou El Fadl`s respondents think differently about. It is, therefore, essential to consider that some believers contend that this brand of Islam only appeals only to the Western learners and that serious religious dialogues within the Muslim faith require political reforms. On the other hand, other respondents argue that the theological formulations of Khaled Abu El Fadl views are consequently irrelevant since the tenets of this belief betray the Qur`anic injunction of the Muslim struggle against their oppressors(El Fadl, Khaled 12). Given this aspects, this paper seeks to review Khaled Abu El Fadl`s view on the place of tolerance in Islam. The Place of Tolerance in Islam As detailed, the place of toleranc
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