Islam and Political Reform in Saudi Arabia

Islam and Political Reform in Saudi Arabia
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 674
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ISBN-10 : 9781134126521
ISBN-13 : 1134126522
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Book Synopsis Islam and Political Reform in Saudi Arabia by : Mansoor Jassem Alshamsi

Download or read book Islam and Political Reform in Saudi Arabia written by Mansoor Jassem Alshamsi and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-06-12 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the link between Islamic thought/jurisprudence on the one hand and political action on the other. It shows how reformism is deeply rooted in Islamic tradition and how Sunni scholars have become activists for change in Saudi Arabia.


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