Muslims as Actors Islamic Meanings and Muslim Interpretations

This book challenges the view of Islamic Studies as a branch of a oeOrientalisma . The West now sees Islam largely as a political problem, and research on its religious aspects is urgently needed. The book traces the relevance of the academic study of religion for Islamic Studies, contributions of prominent scholars, and studies on issues of contemporary Islam. The author advocates focusing research on Muslim interpretations of Islam which redefine Islamic values and meanings in present-day contexts, and argues for Muslims being recognized as actors in the articulation of their Islam.Waardenburg, Jean Jacques is the author of 'Muslims as Actors Islamic Meanings and Muslim Interpretations', published 2007 under ISBN 9783110191424 and ISBN 3110191423.