Muslim Mechanics: The View from Behind the Curtain

Muslim Mechanics is a resource guide for Islam written for non-Muslim Western audiences, studying how Islamic policies, activities, and functions affect populations and organizations. It looks at the functional and technical aspects of actions and determines their impact on an organizational and institutional level.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 21 April 2023
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Muslim Mechanics: A Factual and Informative Resource Guide for Islam

Muslim Mechanics is a comprehensive and enlightening resource guide designed specifically for non-Muslim Western audiences seeking to gain a deeper understanding of Islam. The term "mechanics," as used in fields such as quantum mechanics or classical mechanics, refers to a branch of physical science that delves into the intricate workings of complex systems, machines, or even organizations and institutions. Similarly, Muslim Mechanics is the study of how Islamic policies, activities, and functions impact populations and organizations.

By taking a similar approach, Muslim Mechanics goes beyond mere observation and examines the functional and technical aspects of actions to assess their impact on both an organizational and institutional level. As implied by the term "mechanics," Islam is a complex system characterized by a multitude of policies, rules, and beliefs that function harmoniously, akin to a precision Swiss watch. In this regard, Dr. Brewton presents a fair and objective perspective on a religion that is often misperceived as secular.

Dimension: 216 x 140 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803410500