Globalization has been a central theme in political, economic,
cultural, and religious debates since the turn of the century. While
some see it as a solution, others consider it the root of our
problems. The intensification of cultural and military warfare, and
the “West v. the Rest” mentality, fuels a deep-seated
ethnocentrism. Religion, meanwhile, faces scrutiny from various
fundamentalisms and grand narratives. Many modern Muslim thinkers are
skeptical of globalization, perceiving it as a homogenizing force that
spreads Western culture and concentrates power among a few nations.
They argue that Islam promotes human oneness and provides an
intellectual and spiritual framework for a more civilized and
universal approach to globalization, opposing the Western-centric
hegemonic tendencies. The goal of this book is to demonstrate that
Islam favors globalization in its original, voluntary form, as opposed
to the violent imposition of the West on the East. It will examine
Muslim responses to globalization and their attempts to find global
answers to local problems in their own local, regional, national, and
global contexts. Several academic works have explored various aspects
of globalization, focusing on tensions and conflicts, such as power
politics, religious authority, and legislative issues. However, there
is a notable absence of attention given to the Islamic perspective on
globalization, including both appreciation and critique. This book
addresses this gap by offering not only a Muslim critique of
globalization but also a broader framework for understanding Islam’s
unique perspective on globalization. Does globalization support the
inclusivity that Islam advocates? How does Islam fit into the
globalization era? What impact and influence may Muslims have on the
future of globalization? What unique prospects does globalization
provide Muslims and the Islamic faith? Is Islamic revivalism a
reaction to globalization? Alternatives to globalization could exist.
What kind of structure will the Islamic globalization paradigm have?
In addition to addressing these questions, the book attempts to
provide a theoretical framework for Islamic globalization, which
incorporates the shuratic practice and the vision of an international
community extending beyond the Arabs and non-Arabs. This underscores
the importance of historical contexts for contemporary actions and
beliefs. In the process the book attempts to extend the debate on
Islam and globalization by mapping out the effects of globalization on
various aspects of Muslim culture.
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Perspectives and Responses
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ISBN
9798881801342
Publisert
2024
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Vendor
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
Digital bok
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