Islam, nationalism, and the West
Issues of Identity in Pakistan (St. Antony's Series)
Iftikhar Haider Malik
360 pages | ~10 hrs
Islam
Islam, nationalism, and the West
Issues of Identity in Pakistan (St. Antony's Series)
By Iftikhar Haider Malik
This comprehensive exploration examines the complex interplay between Islamic faith, nationalist movements, and Western influence across three and a half centuries of history. Iftikhar Haider Malik presents a thoughtful analysis of how religious identity and political aspirations have shaped communities navigating between traditional spiritual values and modern geopolitical realities.
Drawing from extensive research, this work illuminates the tensions and harmonies that emerge when Islamic principles encounter nationalist ideologies and Western political frameworks. Readers will discover how judges, religious scholars, and political leaders have grappled with questions of identity, governance, and cultural preservation while engaging with global powers and changing international dynamics.
The book offers valuable insights into the role of Islamic institutions in political discourse, revealing how spiritual communities have adapted their practices and beliefs within evolving national boundaries and international pressures. Through careful examination of historical patterns and contemporary challenges, Malik provides a nuanced understanding of how faith-based communities maintain their spiritual integrity while participating in modern political systems.
For those seeking to understand the intersection of spirituality and politics in our interconnected world, this scholarly yet accessible work provides essential context for appreciating how religious traditions continue to influence national identity and international relations. The analysis encourages readers to consider how spiritual principles can inform political engagement and cross-cultural understanding in an increasingly complex global landscape.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Judges
- ✓ Explore Nationalism
- ✓ Explore History
- ✓ Explore Maʻhad al-Sharq al-Awsaṭ lil-Dirāsāt al-ʻArabīyah (Lebanon)
- ✓ Explore Islam and politics
- ✓ Explore Foreign speakers
- ✓ Explore Orientalism
- ✓ Explore Study and teaching (Higher)
Topics
Details
- Published
- 1999
- Publisher
- Palgrave MacMillan, Palgrave; in association with St Anthony College, Oxford
- ISBN-13
- 9780333711095
- ISBN-10
- 0333711092
- Pages
- 360
- Language
- EN
- LC Classification
- BP173.6.M25 1999
