Book details

Genre:religion
Sub-genre:Islam / Rituals & Practice
Language:English
Pages:318
eBook ISBN:9780989290586

Dawa

The Islamic Strategy for Reshaping the Modern World

By Patrick Sookhdeo

Overview

A global survey of Islamist strategies and tactics for missionary outreach (dawa), this readable but well referenced book analyses the current processes of Islamisation at an individual and societal level, revealing the underlying patterns, structures and organisation. It also examines the theological roots of dawa that inspire Islamists today.

Description

A global survey of Islamist strategies and tactics for missionary outreach (dawa) in the 21st century, this easy-to-read book analyses the process of Islamisation at an individual and societal level. Looking at politics, law, education and other spheres, in a wide range of countries, it reveals the underlying patterns, structures and organisation. It also examines the theological roots of dawa that inspire Islamists today. Suitable for any interested reader, but well referenced for students.

About The Author

Patrick Sookhdeo studied at London Bible College, later obtaining a Ph.D. at London University. For 23 years he was involved in pastoral, church planting and training ministry in the East End of London. He is the International Director of Barnabas Fund which works in 80 countries, Dean Theologian of the Diocese of Abuja in Nigeria and non-residentiary Canon of Peshawar Diocese, Pakistan. He is also a senior adviser and consultant on security and military issues. Lecturer and author of 25 books.