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Speaking before an enraptured audience at the University of Indonesia in early November, U.S. President Barack Obama reminisced about the sights and sounds [...]
Edited by Dr. Robert W. Hefner The Institute on Culture, Religion, and World Affairs looks forward to the release of its new book, Shari’a Politics: Islamic Law and Society in the Modern World. This greatly welcomed work is a collection of leading experts’ reflections on the implementation of shari’a in Muslim-majority societies. One of the most important developments in Muslim politics in recent years has been the spread of movements calling for the implementation of shari`a or Islamic law. Shari`a Politics maps the ideals and organization of these movements and examines their implica...