{"title":"Fitzroy Morrissey","description":"\u003cp\u003eFitzroy Morrissey’s works explore profound themes within \u003cstrong\u003ePhilosophy \u0026amp; Psychology\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering thoughtful insights into the evolution of Islamic thought and its contemporary relevance. His writing invites readers to engage deeply with the renewal and reinterpretation of spiritual traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect essays and studies that combine scholarly rigour with accessible reflection, illuminating complex ideas about faith, philosophy, and cultural transformation without sacrificing clarity or depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-short-history-of-islamic-thought-by-fitzroy-morrissey-9781789545661","title":"A Short History of Islamic Thought","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Short History of Islamic Thought\u003c\/em\u003e by Fitzroy Morrissey is a brilliant guide to Islamic thought, tracing its development from the seventh century to the present day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A magisterial accomplishment' — \u003cstrong\u003eProfessor Eugene Rogan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'The best guide to Islamic thinking that I've read' — \u003cstrong\u003eJames Barr\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'I greatly enjoyed [it]' — \u003cstrong\u003ePeter Frankopan, \u003cem\u003eSpectator\u003c\/em\u003e, Books of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDay after day, we read of the caliphate and the Qur'an, of Sunni and Shi'a, Salafis and Sufis. Almost a quarter of the world's population is Muslim. Understanding the modern world requires knowing something about Islam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFitzroy Morrissey traces fourteen centuries of Islamic history, from the foundation of Islam in the seventh century and the life of Muhammad, through the growth of great Islamic empires, to the often fraught modern period. He considers questions of interpretation and legacy, of God and His relationship with His followers, of the lives of Muslims and how they relate to others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMorrissey presents the key teachings of the Qur'an and Hadith, analyzes the great works of Islamic theology, philosophy, and law, and delves into the mystical writings of the Sufis. He considers the impact of foreign cultures — Greek and Persian, Jewish and Christian — on early Islam, accounts for the crystallization of the Sunni and Shi'i forms of the faith, and explains the rise of intellectual trends like Islamic modernism and Islamism in recent times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this way, Morrissey presents not a monolithic creed, but a nuanced faith made up of several often competing — and always fascinating — intellectual tendencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis concise and engaging volume will appeal to readers looking to better understand the world's second largest religion and to those interested in the intellectual history of the last millennium and a half.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46768637083884,"sku":"9781789545661","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3899863482825.jpg?v=1756384844"},{"product_id":"the-renewal-of-islam-by-fitzroy-morrissey-9781804542170","title":"The Renewal of Islam","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Renewal of Islam\u003c\/i\u003e, Fitzroy Morrissey explores the evolution of modern Islam, from the nineteenth century to present day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe tells the story of how Muslim thinkers have reinterpreted Islam to meet the challenges posed by the modern world, including Islamic thinking about gender, politics and history; the modern history of Sunni-Shi‘i and Muslim-non-Muslim relations; and contemporary efforts to establish moderate and progressive forms of Islam in response to the rise of Salafi-jihadism. 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