The Many Voices of Islam

Author: Dangor, Suleman¹

Source: Religion and Theology, Volume 11, Numbers 3-4, 2004 , pp. 331-342(12)

Publisher: BRILL

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Abstract:

This article traces the political, conflict in early Islam that led to the formation of the first theological sects, emergence of philosophical schools resulting from the translation of Greek writings, and development of the mystical tradition in response to the formalism of dogmatic theology. It analyse.s the social and political factors that contributed to the rich diversity of thought that permeated Islamic culture and society. Finally, it attempts to identify the major current debates among Muslim scholars ranging from the ultra-traditional to the ultra-secular.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1163/157430104X00168

Affiliations: 1: School of Religion and Culture University of Kwa-Zulu Natal Private Bag X5400 1, Durban, 4000

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