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September 6, 2010

Book Review

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PI 401- The Varied Interpretations of "Jihad" [BOOK REVIEW]  ■■  ▲
March 17, 2008
A new book by Maher Al-Sharif takes a rare look at the evolutionary concept of Jihad in Islamic thoughts. In doing so, the author examines three important issues: should Islam only be spread peacefully or violently if necessary; should people be allowed to choose their own religion without recrimination; and should God be the sole judge of religious conduct.
 

  
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