Cultural Diversity and Islam

This edited volume is a compilation of original scholarly papers on the theme of cultural diversity in Islamic thought and practice under conditions of early and late modernity, with a specific contemporary focus on the crisis of religious tolerance in the Muslim world. Particular emphasis is placed upon Islamic concepts of cultural diversity as they contrast to the traditional Western liberal approach that takes a neutral position on tolerance to cultural difference.

Abdul Aziz Said is Mohammed Said Farsi Professor of Islamic Peace, School of International Service, American University, Washington, D.C. Meena Sharify-Funk is a Teaching Fellow, School of International Service, American University, Washington, D.C.