Full Description
In recent years the subject of freedom of expression has become a topic of heated debate. 'Freedom of Expression in Islam' offers the first and only detailed presentation in English of freedom of expression from both the legal and moral perspectives of Islam. This work is a pioneering attempt in examining both the evidence on freedom of expression in the sources of the 'Shari'a' and the limitations, whether moral, legal or theological, that Islam imposes on the valid exercise of this freedom. 'Freedom of Expression in Islam' is informative not only on the subject of the possibilities of freedom of expression within Islam, but also on the cultural tradition of Islam and its guidelines on social behaviour. 'Freedom of Expression in Islam' is part of a series dedicated to the fundamental rights and liberties in Islam and should be read in conjunction with 'The Dignity of Man: An Islamic Perspective' and 'Freedom, Equality and Justice in Islam'.
Contents
PART ONERights and Fundamental Rights; PART TWO: AFFIRMATIVE EVIDENCE- I. Introductory Remarks; II. The Qur'anic Principle of Hisbah; III. Sincere Advice (Nasihah); IV. Consultation (Shura); V. Personal Reasoning (Ijtihad); VI. Freedom to Criticise (Hurriyyat al-Mu'aradah); VII. Freedom to Express an Opinion (Hurriyyat al-Ra'y); VIII. Freedom of Association; IX. Freedom of Religion (Al-Hurriyah al-Diniyyah); PART THREE: MORAL RESTRAINTS- I. General Themes; II. Special Subjects; PART FOUR: LEGAL RESTRAINTS- I. Introductory Remarks; II. Public Utterance of Hurtful Speech; III. Slanderous Accusation (Qadhf); IV. Libel (Iftira'); V. Insult (Sabb; Shatm); VI. Cursing (La'n); VII. Attribution of Disbelief to a Muslim (Takfir al-Muslim); VIII. Sedition (Fitnah); X. Blasphemy (Sabb Allah wa Sabb al-Rasul); Conclusion; Appendix I; Appendix II; Appendix III; Appendix IV; Appendix V; Bibliography; Glossary; Index.
