Modernising Islam? - The Limits of Liberal Reform in Muslim Nations

<p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)><em>Modernising Islam? - The Limits of Liberal Reform in Muslim Nations</em></strong><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> 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.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Author 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.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>With 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.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>A compelling and incisive read this book is essential for anyone interested in global politics Middle Eastern affairs and the intersection of religion and modernity.</span></p><p></p><p><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>This 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.</em></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>- Prof Sami Aldeeb Director Centre of Arab and Islamic Law St Sulpice Switzerland</strong></p><p></p><p><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Rumy Hasan approaches difficult issues in the Muslim world with a sharp intellect and penetrating analysis.</em></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>- Sir Alan Duncan former UK Foreign Minister</strong></p><p></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Rumy Hasan is Associate Professor at SPRU University of Sussex and a Visiting Professorial Research Fellow at Civitas. His previous books include <em>Multiculturalism: Some Inconvenient Truths; Dangerous Liaisons: The Clash between Islamism and Zionism; Religion and Development in the Global South; </em>and<em> Modern Europe and the Enlightenment.</em></strong></p>