This new book by Mohammed Shahrour is about the implications of a contemporary reading of the Qur'an. "e;We must re-examine the prior reading of religion and introduce Islam from its original source, the authoritative revelation, on the basis of a contemporary reading that takes into account the level of knowledge of the 21st century and the scientific and ethical development that have been achieved.

This new book by Mohammed Shahrour is about the implications of a contemporary reading of the Qur'an. "We must re-examine the prior reading of religion and introduce Islam from its original source, the authoritative revelation, on the basis of a contemporary reading that takes into account the level of knowledge of the 21st century and the scientific and ethical development that have been achieved.

Forewordby Dale F. Eickelman Translators Introductionby George Stergios A Word of Thanks Consequences of a Contemporary Reading Introduction Preface Chapter One: Who are the Muslims? 1-The Meaning of Islam fromthe Book 2-The Righteous Deed 3-Dissent is the Meaning of Opposition to Islam inthe Book 4-God's Approval Applies to All Muslims Chapter Two: Who are the Believers? 1-The Meaning ofIman (Faith) inthe Book of God 2-The Difference between the Messengerhood and the Prophethood 3-TheSunna of the Messenger and theSunna of the Prophet 4-Necessary Obedience in the Realm of Messengerhood 5-Obedience to Him (s) in the Messengerhood is Combined Obedience Chapter Three: There is No Force in Islam 1-The Difference between Obedience and Force 2-Freedom is the Foundation of Worship 3-Types of Despotism that the Human Being Must Confront 4-The Guilt Complex 5-The Case of Covering Chapter Four: The Citizen and Loyalty to Islam 1-The Meaning of Community, People, and Nation 2-Loyalty to Islam is Loyalty to Human Values 3-The Citizen (Attachment to the Nation-State is an "Attachment to the Homeland") 4-The Fighting Belief 5-The Difference betweenShahid (Witness on the Basis of Previously Acquired Knowledge) andShahid (Eyewitness) Conclusion