by Ayesha Jalal (Author), Ayesha Jalal (Author)
The idea of jihad is central to Islamic faith and ethics, and yet its meanings have been highly contested over time. Drawing on historical, legal, and literary sources, this title traces the intellectual itinerary of jihad through several centuries and across the territory connecting the Middle East with South Asia.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 400
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Published: 23 Mar 2010
ISBN 10: 0674047362
ISBN 13: 9780674047365