Modern Islamic Authority and Social Change

Discover the evolving landscape of Islamic authority in the West with Modern Islamic Authority and Social Change by Masooda Bano. Published by Edinburgh University Press in 2019, this insightful paperback spans 240 pages and delves into the intricate relationship between emerging Islamic authority platforms and traditional centers of learning. Bano presents a comprehensive three-fold typology, categorizing these new authorities into Neo-Traditionalists, Neo-Legalists, and Neo-Conservatives. This book is essential for scholars and anyone interested in Islamic sociology, providing a nuanced understanding of how social change impacts religious authority today. Engage with this critical examination of contemporary Islamic thought and its implications for the future.