Minority Jurisprudence in Islam: Muslim Communities in the West

by Susanne Olsson

Overview

According to many Islamic jurists, the world is divided between dar al-Islam (the abode of Islam) and dar al-harb (the abode of war). This dual division of the world has led to a great amount of juridical discussion concerning what makes a territory part of dar al-Islam, what the status of Muslims living outside of this is, and whether they are obliged to obey Islamic jurisprudence. Susanne Olsson examines the differing understandings of dar al-Islam and dar al-harb, as well as related concepts, such as jihad and takfir. She thereby is able to explore how these concepts have been utilised, transformed and negotiated throughout history. As the subject of Muslims living in Europe is such a topical and sometimes controversial one, this book will appeal to researchers of modern Islam as integral to the Western experience.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780857729965
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	03/24/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	256
File size:	686 KB

About the Author

Susanne Olsson is an Associate Professor in the Study of Religions at Sodertorn University in Stockholm, Sweden. She is the author of Preaching Islamic Revival: Amr Khaled, Mass Media and Social Change in Egypt (I.B.Tauris, 2015).

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements vii

Note on Translation and Transliteration ix

Introduction 1

1 Dar al-Harb and Dar al-Islam 32

2 Pragmatic Interpretations 56

3 Salafi Islam 108

Final Comments 191

Glossary 197

Notes 201

Bibliography 229

Index 243