Rethinking Tradition in Modern Islamic Thought

Modern Muslim intellectuals have been trying to reestablish a foundation for the revival of Islamic law. In this fascinating study Daniel Brown assesses the implications of new approaches to the law on contemporary Islamic revivalist movements and explores the impact of modernity on attitudes toward religious authority generally. This book will make a major contribution to the understanding of contemporary Islam and will be of interest to scholars of the Middle East and South Asia and to those teaching Islamic law.