Islam and Constructive Interreligious Engagement
Will be published approx. on 11. June 2026
Book
Hardback
280 pages
978-1-6669-7277-1 (ISBN)
Description
How does the Islamic tradition create space for, and resist, constructive inter-religious dialogue?
In this book, Adis Duderija considers the conditions necessary for inter-religious dialogue, comparative theological learning, and theological growth within an Islamic context. Applying the writings of Catherine Cornille, Duderija presents fresh discussions of the Qur'an, hadith, and orthodox Islamic doctrines (takfir, tashabbuh bi-l-kuffar, bid'a, and al wala' wal bara') from the perspective of comparative theology. Primarily focusing on Islamic dialogue with Christianity and Buddhism, Duderija juxtaposes the work of foundational Islamic scholars, revealing how each promote various forms of inter-religious dialogue.
In this book, Adis Duderija considers the conditions necessary for inter-religious dialogue, comparative theological learning, and theological growth within an Islamic context. Applying the writings of Catherine Cornille, Duderija presents fresh discussions of the Qur'an, hadith, and orthodox Islamic doctrines (takfir, tashabbuh bi-l-kuffar, bid'a, and al wala' wal bara') from the perspective of comparative theology. Primarily focusing on Islamic dialogue with Christianity and Buddhism, Duderija juxtaposes the work of foundational Islamic scholars, revealing how each promote various forms of inter-religious dialogue.
Reviews / Votes
Based on a precise analysis of the state of Confessional Comparative Theology, the book offers an amazing overview of the emerging field of Islamic Comparative Theology. It invites the reader into further engagement and provides a wonderful criteriology of how to discern comparative theology. * Klaus von Stosch, Schlegel-Professor for Systematic Theology and Head of the International Center for Comparative Theology, Bonn University * Islam and Constructive Interreligious Engagement is an important contribution to the study of religion and theology. Duderija, an established scholar of contemporary Islamic thought, combines impressive scholarly range with theological sensitivity, bringing Islamic thought into a rich and disciplined conversation with the wider field of comparative theology. Engaging Catherine Cornille's theoretical framework with depth and precision, he offers a persuasive case for how Islamic theology can both learn from and contribute to global theological discourse. This is an original and timely work that will shape future discussions on Islam, interreligious understanding, and the possibilities of constructive theological engagement. * Abdullah Saeed, Sultan of Oman Professor of Arab and Islamic Studies, University of Melbourne *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Laminated cover
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
543 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-6669-7277-1 (9781666972771)
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Adis Duderija
Islam and Constructive Interreligious Engagement
E-Book
04/2026
1st Edition
Bloomsbury Academic
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Adis Duderija
Islam and Constructive Interreligious Engagement
E-Book
04/2026
1st Edition
Bloomsbury Academic
€94.99
Available for download
Person
Adis Duderija is Associate Professor in Islam and Society and Former Senior Fellow at the Centre for Interfaith and Intercultural Dialogue at Griffith University, Australia.
Content
Note on Transliteration and Translation
Introduction: Comparative Theology and Islam: An Overview
Chapter 1: Catherine Cornille's Contribution to Theorising on Constructive Interreligious Engagement
Chapter 2: Constructive Religious Engagement in Qur'an, Hadith and (Sunni) Islamic Orthodoxy: Resources, Challenges and Dilemmas
Chapter 3: Mahmoud Ayoub's Contribution to Constructive Interreligious Engagement in Islam
Chapter 4: Ismail Al-Faruqi's Contribution to Constructive Interreligious Engagement in Islam
Chapter 5: Shabbir Akhtar's Contribution to Constructive Interreligious Engagement in Islam
Chapter 6: Imtiyaz Yusuf's Contribution to Constructive Interreligious Engagement in Islam
Chapter 7: Mona Siddiqui's Contribution to Constructive Interreligious Engagement in Islam
Chapter 8: Mouhanad Khorchide's Contribution to Constructive Interreligious Engagement in Islam
Chapter 9: Muna Tatari's Contribution to Constructive Interreligious Engagement in Islam
Conclusion
Introduction: Comparative Theology and Islam: An Overview
Chapter 1: Catherine Cornille's Contribution to Theorising on Constructive Interreligious Engagement
Chapter 2: Constructive Religious Engagement in Qur'an, Hadith and (Sunni) Islamic Orthodoxy: Resources, Challenges and Dilemmas
Chapter 3: Mahmoud Ayoub's Contribution to Constructive Interreligious Engagement in Islam
Chapter 4: Ismail Al-Faruqi's Contribution to Constructive Interreligious Engagement in Islam
Chapter 5: Shabbir Akhtar's Contribution to Constructive Interreligious Engagement in Islam
Chapter 6: Imtiyaz Yusuf's Contribution to Constructive Interreligious Engagement in Islam
Chapter 7: Mona Siddiqui's Contribution to Constructive Interreligious Engagement in Islam
Chapter 8: Mouhanad Khorchide's Contribution to Constructive Interreligious Engagement in Islam
Chapter 9: Muna Tatari's Contribution to Constructive Interreligious Engagement in Islam
Conclusion