Being Muslim in a Morally Relative World: The Dilemma of Contemporary Polarized Pakistani Society examines the challenges faced by Islamic societies in the 21st century, particularly in Pakistan, as they navigate the influences of globalization and Western intellectual movements. Muhammad Awais Shaukat offers a detailed analysis comparing the Islamic value system with the concept of moral relativism, exploring how these contrasting ethical frameworks shape individual and societal behaviors, values, and beliefs. The book investigates the conflict between traditional Islamic morality, rooted in the Qur’an and Sunnah, which upholds absolute and objective values, and the relativistic, subjective morality emerging from post-modernism. By leveraging his multidisciplinary expertise, the author illustrates how these conflicting values have intensified polarization within Muslim societies, amplified by media and intellectual discourse. The book contributes not only to academic discourse but also offers practical insights for policymakers, educators, and community leaders, offering a framework for developing pathways toward social harmony and cohesion.

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This book explores the challenges Islamic societies face due to globalization and the internationalization of Western values. Using Pakistani society as an example, it examines the differences between the Islamic value system and moral relativism, and the resulting ideological conflicts that lead to extreme polarization in societies.

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Introduction

Chapter 1: Morality and System of Values

Chapter 2: Islamic Value System

Chapter 3: Man: A Spiritual and Moral Self

Chapter 4: The Evolution of Modern Thought and its Impact on Moral Philosophy: From the Renaissance to Post-Modern Times

Chapter 5: Exploring Moral Relativism: Genealogy, Scope, and Implications

Chapter 6: Moral Relativism and Contemporary Islamic Discourses

Chapter 7: Moral Polarization in Pakistan

Conclusion

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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781666966268
Publisert
2024-11-12
Utgiver
Vendor
Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
Vekt
367 gr
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Dybde
16 mm
Aldersnivå
UP, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
146

Biographical note

Muhammad Awais Shaukat is director of academics and programs at Ehya Education Services, Lahore.