
The Farahi School and Reformist Islam
Hijab, Apostasy, Stoning and the Return of Jesus
Farhad Shafti(Autor*in)
Routledge (Verlag)
1. Auflage
Erschienen am 13. Februar 2026
256 Seiten
978-1-040-65078-3 (ISBN)
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Beschreibung
Examining the emergence and development of the Farahi school of thought and its methodology, this book explores the four case studies of stoning, apostasy, hijab, and the return of Jesus.
It demonstrates the reforming Farahi approach and divergence from traditional Islamic thought, tracing Farahi scholarship through the years, from Hamiduddin Farahi to Amin Ahsan Islahi and Javed Ahmad Ghamidi. Through the case studies the author analyses Farahi approach to the Qur'an, the Sunnah, and religion. For each case study, he looks at contested areas and critically reviews traditional approaches, evaluating various sources, including the Qur'an, Tafsirs from both Sunni and Shia scholars, ?adiths, and where applies Fiqh, before moving on to discussing the Farahi approach, including interviews with Javed Ahmad Ghamidi, the present academic leader of the approach. Each case study ends with comparative analysis, leading to extracting the methodological features of the Farahi school of thought at the end of the book. The book closes with a critical discussion of the methodology of the Farahi school of thought and a summary.
The Farahi School and Reformist Islam is the first academic work to go beyond the Farahi school's theory of Qur'anic coherence, aiming to derive its methodological features through original analysis and a case study approach. It will appeal to advanced students and scholars of Islam, particularly those interested in Qur'anic exegesis and Islamic jurisprudence. It will be invaluable for those exploring new or reformist methodologies in deriving rules and concepts from the text, especially the approach of the Farahi school of thought. It will also be of considerable interest to general readers seeking insight into the background and evolving perspectives on any of the case study subjects addressed in the book.
It demonstrates the reforming Farahi approach and divergence from traditional Islamic thought, tracing Farahi scholarship through the years, from Hamiduddin Farahi to Amin Ahsan Islahi and Javed Ahmad Ghamidi. Through the case studies the author analyses Farahi approach to the Qur'an, the Sunnah, and religion. For each case study, he looks at contested areas and critically reviews traditional approaches, evaluating various sources, including the Qur'an, Tafsirs from both Sunni and Shia scholars, ?adiths, and where applies Fiqh, before moving on to discussing the Farahi approach, including interviews with Javed Ahmad Ghamidi, the present academic leader of the approach. Each case study ends with comparative analysis, leading to extracting the methodological features of the Farahi school of thought at the end of the book. The book closes with a critical discussion of the methodology of the Farahi school of thought and a summary.
The Farahi School and Reformist Islam is the first academic work to go beyond the Farahi school's theory of Qur'anic coherence, aiming to derive its methodological features through original analysis and a case study approach. It will appeal to advanced students and scholars of Islam, particularly those interested in Qur'anic exegesis and Islamic jurisprudence. It will be invaluable for those exploring new or reformist methodologies in deriving rules and concepts from the text, especially the approach of the Farahi school of thought. It will also be of considerable interest to general readers seeking insight into the background and evolving perspectives on any of the case study subjects addressed in the book.
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"Scholars who are engaged in researching modern interpretations of Islam and the Qur'an should not miss this remarkable work which deals with the Farahi school. Focusing on their distinctive method of Quranic interpretation the author presents an intriguing depiction of Farahis who offer a unique response to controversial issues such as stoning, apostasy, the hijab, and the death of Jesus. In short, the Farahis reach conclusions on such issues that dovetail neatly with concepts of modern human rights. Based on meticulous textual study and also on extensive meetings with Farahis, Dr Shafti has produced a work that is essential reading for students and researchers of modern Islamic thought."Professor Lloyd Ridgeon, University of Tokyo, Japan
"This groundbreaking study offers a lucid and intellectually rigorous analysis of the Farahi school of thought, a significant yet under-examined movement in modern Qur'an-centred Islamic theology. In what stands as the first systematic exposition of the school's methodology, the author masterfully derives its key features through an analysis of some of the most contentious issues in Islamic law and theology, including apostasy, stoning, the ?ijab, and the return of Jesus, offering compelling, Qur'an-centric resolutions. The work is uniquely enriched by the author's intimate, face-to-face engagement with the school's leading contemporary figures, particularly Javed Ahmed Ghamidi, providing unparalleled insight into the living and evolving nature of this intellectual tradition. This book is an indispensable resource for scholars of Islamic studies, scriptural hermeneutics, and comparative theology."
Dr. Yaser Mirdamadi, The Institute of Isma'ili Studies, UK
Weitere Details
Reihe
Auflage
1. Auflage
Sprache
Englisch
Verlagsort
London
Großbritannien
Verlagsgruppe
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Produkt-Hinweis
Reflowable
Illustrationen
1 Tables, black and white; 1 Line drawings, black and white; 3 Halftones, black and white; 4 Illustrations, black and white
Dateigröße
3,05 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-040-65078-3 (9781040650783)
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Farhad Shafti is Senior Lecturer at the Adam Smith Business School at the University of Glasgow, UK, and the founder of Exploring Islam website.
Inhalt
Preface
1. Introduction
2. Emergence of a School of Thought
3. The Case Study of Stoning
4. The Case Study of Apostasy
5. The Case Study of Hijab
6. The Case Study of the Return of Jesus
7. The Methodological Features of the Farahi School of Thought
8. Conclusion
Glossary
1. Introduction
2. Emergence of a School of Thought
3. The Case Study of Stoning
4. The Case Study of Apostasy
5. The Case Study of Hijab
6. The Case Study of the Return of Jesus
7. The Methodological Features of the Farahi School of Thought
8. Conclusion
Glossary
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