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Mysticism and Politics: A Critical Reading of Fi Zilal Al- Qur'an by Sayyid Qutb (1906-1966). (Social, Economic and Political Studies of the Middle East and Asia, 85) Description
This volume deals with Sayyid Qu?b's commentary, compared to 'Abduh's and Ri 's 'Tafs?r al-Man?r', discussing his method of reading the Qur'?n, elements of his dogmatic theology, of his faith and spirituality and of the Muslim practices.The book then evaluates his doctrine concerning Judaism and Christianity, the status of their followers in the ideal Islamic society to be reinstated, Muslim family and Islamic emancipation of women. It evaluates which Islamic State will be able to accomplish and lead this Qur'?nic society, and what will be its 'dynamic Law' and the new economic order and social justice. The book finally looks at the essential role the permanent war-for-God should have in the face of new worldwide anti-Islamic paganism, and it concludes with extremism (of Qu?b and, more, of the 'Qu?bists') and with the promising muslim thinking in resistance to it. The large Selection of texts of 'F? ?il?l...', translated by W. Shepard, is very valuable.Mysticism and Politics: A Critical Reading of Fi Zilal Al- Qur'an by Sayyid Qutb (1906-1966). (Social, Economic and Political Studies of the Middle East and Asia, 85) Feature
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Understanding Qutb
By pip linney-barber
Updated from an earlier French edition, this book is an outstanding contribution to the dissemination of the work of the Egyptian writer and activist Sayyid Qutb. Qutb's interpretation of Islam has profoundly influenced a generation of Muslim activists, including Osama bin Laden and the Taliban. It is impossible to comprehend the ideological and religious convictions of todays Islamist's (Fundamentalists') without reading Qutb. Consequently, Carre's work is highly prescient and for the English reader a vital contribution to the study of the Islamist movement.
The book is basically an analysis of Qutb's voluminous commentary on the Quran, published in English under the title of 'In the Shade of the Quran'. Qutb's most infamous book, 'Milestones', is largely comprised of a series of extracts taken from his Quranic commentary and whilst 'Milestones' is regularly quoted by Western academics this is the first extended study in English of the weightier 'In the Shade...' Carre' begins most chapters with an analysis of a specific topic as it is presented by Qutb. Observations and commentary by Carre himself are kept to a minimum and this allows the reader to more fully appreciate the unique qualities of Qutb's interpretation of Islam. Toward the end of each chapter the author compares Qutb's writings to the work of the Reformist thinkers Mohammed Abduh and Rashid Rida. I found this particularly helpful especially given that good English translations of the works of Rida and Abduh are not always easy to find. Usefully, this brings to light the differences between the earlier Reformist tradition and Islamism. The book also includes some extended translations by William Shepard of important sections of 'In the Shade...'
This book is probably aimed at the specialist reader. However, the pros are fluent and easy to read. There are also many sub-headings throughout that allow the reader to focus on a specific area of interest; consequently, the more general reader may also find this book useful. I would suggest that this is probably one of the best analyses of Sayyid Qutb's philosophy available in English and i highly recommend it to anyone who is even remotely curious as to what Islamism is all about.
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