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The Role of Islam in the Public Square: Guidance or Governance? (Isim Papers)

By Abdulaziz Sachedina

Book information

Year
2006
ISBN
9053568255, 9789053568255, 9781423785262
Open Library ID
OL22765169M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
567 kB (580993 bytes)
Pages
24\25
Topic
Religion
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

The Role of Islam in the Public Square tackles the critical role of religion in the development of democratic institutions in Afghanistan and Iraq. Constitutional debates, Abdulaziz Sachedina asserts, have yet to address the role of religious convictions alongside their citizens’ basic freedoms and rights. Sachedina argues that the way in which religious values are defined in Afghanistan and Iraq remains a major stumbling block, and that an inclusive sense of citizenship—one that transcends doctrinal and theological uniformity—is needed if democracy is to succeed in both countries.

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