{"product_id":"modernising-islam-the-limits-of-liberal-reform-in-muslim-nations-paperback","title":"Modernising Islam? - The Limits of Liberal Reform in Muslim Nations - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRumy Hasan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eModernising Islam? - The Limits of Liberal Reform in Muslim Nations\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the complex and often fraught attempts at modernisation in Muslim-majority countries. From Saudi Arabia's ambitious Vision 2030 to the UAE's drive for economic diversification, and from Turkey's reversal of Atatürk's secular reforms to Tunisia's struggles post-Arab Spring, this book critically examines the challenges of reconciling liberal reforms with deeply entrenched religious and political structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Rumy Hasan provides a thought-provoking analysis of whether these reforms represent genuine progress or merely superficial adjustments to maintain power. Drawing on historical context and contemporary developments, he explores key issues, including the role of Sharia law, the status of women, freedom of expression, and the relationship between Islam and democracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith in-depth case studies spanning the Gulf states, North Africa, Southeast Asia, and Central Asia, this book questions whether meaningful change is possible in societies where religion remains deeply intertwined with governance. It also considers whether Saudi Arabia's recent reformist rhetoric could set a precedent for the wider Islamic world-or whether entrenched theological doctrines will continue to limit progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compelling and incisive read, this book is essential for anyone interested in global politics, Middle Eastern affairs, and the intersection of religion and modernity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is instructive, precise and very well documented. Taking in consideration different Islamic countries, it explains how difficult the reformation of Islam is. And when reforms have been adopted, there remains always the danger of cancelling them, as happened with Turkey after Atatürk's death.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Prof Sami Aldeeb, Director, Centre of Arab and Islamic Law, St Sulpice, Switzerland\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRumy Hasan approaches difficult issues in the Muslim world with a sharp intellect and penetrating analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Sir Alan Duncan, former UK Foreign Minister\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRumy Hasan is Associate Professor at SPRU, University of Sussex and a Visiting Professorial Research Fellow at Civitas. His previous books include \u003cem\u003eMulticulturalism: Some Inconvenient Truths; Dangerous Liaisons: The Clash between Islamism and Zionism; Religion and Development in the Global South; \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e Modern Europe and the Enlightenment.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 238\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.54 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 25, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42764848169056,"sku":"9781805880196","price":28.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1922\/9280\/files\/Vs_LBFMQqB9781805880196.webp?v=1779450646","url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/modernising-islam-the-limits-of-liberal-reform-in-muslim-nations-paperback","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}