Muslim Identities and Modernity

The Transformation of Egyptian Culture, Thought and Literature

Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism, Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
Cover of the book Muslim Identities and Modernity by Maha Habib, Bloomsbury Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Maha Habib ISBN: 9780857729989
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Publication: March 16, 2016
Imprint: I.B. Tauris Language: English
Author: Maha Habib
ISBN: 9780857729989
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication: March 16, 2016
Imprint: I.B. Tauris
Language: English

What have the concepts of modernity and secularisation meant for Islamic tradition, culture and society? How have the discourses which surround all of these issues influenced Muslim self-perception and individual identity? There have been many attempts to describe and analyse the problem that the encounter between Islam and modernity creates in the Middle East. However, few have been able so effectively to explore the impact this has on the idea and reality of religious identity and individual religiosity. Maha Habib examines modernity from this angle, offering socio-cultural, philosophical and literary perspectives. She assesses how this is played out in Egypt, analysing cultural changes in the country through its intellectual thought and literature, from the nineteenth century to the present day. Her references to the works of Muhammad Abdu, Lutfi al-Sayyid, Naguib Mahfouz, Alaa Al-Aswany and Salwa Bakr reveal contemporary issues and concerns which will interest those researching the cultural and social milieu of modern Egypt.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

What have the concepts of modernity and secularisation meant for Islamic tradition, culture and society? How have the discourses which surround all of these issues influenced Muslim self-perception and individual identity? There have been many attempts to describe and analyse the problem that the encounter between Islam and modernity creates in the Middle East. However, few have been able so effectively to explore the impact this has on the idea and reality of religious identity and individual religiosity. Maha Habib examines modernity from this angle, offering socio-cultural, philosophical and literary perspectives. She assesses how this is played out in Egypt, analysing cultural changes in the country through its intellectual thought and literature, from the nineteenth century to the present day. Her references to the works of Muhammad Abdu, Lutfi al-Sayyid, Naguib Mahfouz, Alaa Al-Aswany and Salwa Bakr reveal contemporary issues and concerns which will interest those researching the cultural and social milieu of modern Egypt.

More books from Bloomsbury Publishing

Cover of the book The Byzantine Dark Ages by Maha Habib
Cover of the book No Place For Magic by Maha Habib
Cover of the book US Army Rangers & LRRP Units 1942–87 by Maha Habib
Cover of the book Danish Modern by Maha Habib
Cover of the book The Foundations of the British Conservative Party by Maha Habib
Cover of the book Lonergan, Meaning and Method by Maha Habib
Cover of the book Sekigahara 1600 by Maha Habib
Cover of the book Mexican Literature in Theory by Maha Habib
Cover of the book Pirate Tales: The Pirate Queen by Maha Habib
Cover of the book Audition Speeches for Black, South Asian and Middle Eastern Actors: Monologues for Women by Maha Habib
Cover of the book Climate Change and British Wildlife by Maha Habib
Cover of the book The Quirks and the Quirkalicious Birthday by Maha Habib
Cover of the book Meeting the Enemy by Maha Habib
Cover of the book Breaking Cover by Maha Habib
Cover of the book Captain of the Carpathia by Maha Habib
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy