Birkitts Books presents ... Tolerance and Coercion in Islam: Interfaith Relations in the Muslim Tradition (Cambridge Studies in Islamic Civilization) ISBN: 0521026997 Author: Friedmann, Yohanan Publisher: Cambridge University Press Release Date: 2006-06-08 Seller Category: Religion Qty Available: 1 Condition: Used: Very Good Sku: 250828003 Notes: Minor shelf wear, binding tight, book edges and end pages have ownership stamps, else internally clean. Since the beginning of its history, Islam has encountered other religious communities both in Arabia and in the territories conquered during its expansion. Muslims faced other religions from the position of a ruling power and were therefore able to determine the nature of that relationship in accordance with their world-view and beliefs. Yohanan Friedmann's original and erudite study examines questions of religious tolerance as they appear in the Qur'an and in the prophetic tradition, and analyses the principle that Islam is exalted above all religions, discussing the ways in which this principle was reflected in various legal pronouncements. The book also considers the various interpretations of the Queanic verse according to which 'No compulsion is there in religion...', noting that, despite the apparent meaning of this verse, Islamic law allowed the practice of religious coercion against Manichaeans and Arab idolaters, as well as against women and children in certain circumstances. 'As one would expect from this author, the level of scholarship is high...Many will want to use (the book) in teaching.' Patricia Crone, Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations '...Friedmann presents a remarkably wide spectrum of legal opinions by the four Sunni schools of law, and he does so with commendable clarity...' Ibrahim Kalin, The Muslim World Book Review Don't forget to check out other great deals in our Store!!