Islam and The Drive to Global Justice: Principles of Justice Beyond Dominant Ethnic and Religious Communities

The book contributes to the current debate over Islam in a globalizing world by examining policies and practices of global powers towards Muslim populations in the global south. It argues that supporting Arab autocracy contributes to the rise of religious extremism and undermines national and global peace and stability.

Format: Hardback
Length: 258 pages
Publication date: 15 December 2023
Publisher: Lexington Books

The book makes a significant contribution to the ongoing discussion surrounding Islam in a globalized world by drawing on the contemporary and historical justice discourse within the Islamic traditions. It also examines the policies and practices of global powers towards Muslim populations in the global south. The primary objective of the discussion is to bring insights from Islamic authoritative sources and scholarly literature to enrich the current deliberation on the universality of modern values and the relevance of the Islamic traditions to advancing a more inclusive notion of global justice.

In particular, the book examines several models rooted in the monotheistic concept, which are considered crucial for overcoming three interrelated challenges facing the dispensation of justice in contemporary society: inclusivity, disparity, and selectivity. The book employs a normative framework to analyze the connection between European powers and the autocratic regimes in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Several chapters in the book illustrate how supporting Arab autocracy contributes to the rise of religious extremism and has already produced failed states in Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and Yemen that undermine both national and global peace and stability.

By exploring these critical issues, the book provides valuable insights into the complex dynamics of the global Muslim community and the challenges it faces in the modern world. It sheds light on the need for a more nuanced and inclusive approach to understanding and addressing the issues related to Islam, justice, and global governance.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781666954029