Afghani and 'Abduh: An Essay on Religious Unbelief and Political Activism in Modern Islam

by Elie Kedourie

Overview

Originally published in 1966. Long regarded as a classic, this volume argues that Afghani and ‘Abduh should be considered subverters rather than reformers of Islam.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415845908
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/12/2014
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Afghani and ‘Abduh. Appendices: ‘Abduh’s Letter to Afghani, Beirut 1883. Afghani’s Articles in L’Intransigeant, Paris 1883. Afghani’s Letter to the British Ambassador, Constatinople, 1895

Editorial Reviews

Jamal al-Din al-Afghani and his disciple Muhammad `Abduh have long been considered pious Muslims who initiated a rejuvenation of Islam after a long stagnation. The author argues that in fact, the two men held esoteric beliefs that were incompatible with orthodox Islam, and that their prominence marked the spread of concealed unbelief in Muslim society towards the end of the 19th century. Paper edition (unseen), $19.50. Distributed by ISBS. No index. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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