Behind the Story: Ethical Readings of QurʾÄnic Narratives is a pivotal work that presents groundbreaking research on the QurʾÄnic narrative as a literary genre with profound moral significance. It underscores the genre's integral role in shaping Islamic moral thought, as manifested in areas like Islamic law, theology, Sufism, politics, and art. The book offers insightful interpretations of various QurʾÄnic narratives, delving into their ethical dimensions and challenges. It also examines their historical reception and influence across both Muslim and non-Muslim scholarship, covering diverse disciplines such as mysticism, art, and applied ethics. This volume stands as an invaluable resource for scholars and students seeking a deeper understanding of the QurʾÄnic narrative and its multifarious interpretations in the context of Islamic Studies and beyond.
Contributors
Taira Amin, Halla Attallah, Bilal Badat, Fatih ErmiÅ, Mohammad Fadel, Hannelies Koloska, Samer Rashwani, Emmanuelle Stefanidis, and Devin Stewart.
Samer Rashwani (PhD 2007) is a senior researcher at the Research Center for Islamic Legislation and Ethics (CILE), Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) Doha. He has published a monograph Manhaj al-TafsÄ«r al-Mawá¸Å«Ê¿Ä« lil-QurʾÄn al-KarÄ«m: DirÄsa Naqdiyya (âThe Methodology of Thematic Interpretation of the QurʾÄn: A Critical Review,â DÄr al-MultaqÄ, 2009), in addition to several edited volumes and articles on QurʾÄnic and Islamic Studies.
Contributors
Taira Amin, Halla Attallah, Bilal Badat, Fatih ErmiÅ, Mohammad Fadel, Hannelies Koloska, Samer Rashwani, Emmanuelle Stefanidis, and Devin Stewart.
All scholars and students interested in QurʾÄnic studies, Islamic law, theology, Sufism, political and moral thought, applied ethics, and Islamic art.