Overview

A global survey of Islamist strategies and tactics for missionary outreach (dawa) in the 21st century, this easy-to-read book analyses the process of Islamisation at an individual and societal level. Looking at politics, law, education and other spheres, in a wide range of countries, it reveals the underlying patterns, structures and organisation. It also examines the theological roots of dawa that inspire Islamists today. Suitable for any interested reader, but well referenced for students.

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Author:   Patrick Sookhdeo (Director of the Institute for the Study of Islam and Christianity)
Publisher:   Isaac Publishing
Imprint:   Isaac Publishing
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.90cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.646kg
ISBN:  

9780991614530

ISBN 10:   0991614534
Pages:   318
Publication Date:   20 November 2014
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Foreword by Douglas Murray; Preface; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 The history of dawa; Chapter 3 The agents of dawa; Chapter 4 Dawa through individual conversion; Chapter 5 Dawa through Islamisation; Chapter 6 Islamisation methods used worldwide; Chapter 7 Islamisation in Muslim-minority contexts; Chapter 8 Islamisation in Muslim-majority contexts; Chapter 9 Dawa through jihad; Chapter 10 Dawa through violence and threats; Chapter 11 Conclusion; Appendix 1 Guide to the International Islamic Council for Daw'a and Relief (1994); Appendix 2 International Islamic Council for Daw'a and Relief: Resolution on the By-Laws (1994); Appendix 3 Coordination System of the International Islamic Council for Daw'a and Relief (1993,1995); Appendix 4 Islamisation through democracy in Muslim-majority nations; Glossary; Bibliography; Notes and Sources; Index.

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Dr Patrick Sookhdeo is Director of the Institute for the Study of Islam and Christianity, International Director of Barnabas Fund and Executive Director of the Oxford Centre for Religion and Public Life. He has been Visiting Professor at a number of military academic centres. He is a Research Associate at the Faculty of Theology and Religion, University of Pretoria. He is Cor Episcopos of the Syriac Orthodox Church. He is author/editor of 36 books.

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