Islamic Exceptionalism: How the Struggle Over Islam is Reshaping the World by Shadi Hamid

Md. Muddassir Quamar
Dr Md. Muddassir  Quamar was Associate Fellow at Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies  and Analyses, New Delhi. He holds a Ph.D. in Middle East studies from  Jawaharlal Nehru University.… Continue reading Islamic Exceptionalism: How the Struggle Over Islam is Reshaping the World by Shadi Hamid read more
Volume:41
Issue:6
Book Review

Is Islam compatible with modernity? Can Muslim societies adapt to Westphalian democratic principles? Islamic Exceptionalism revisits this recurring debate by examining political transitions in Egypt, Tunisia and Turkey, where Islamist political parties have come to power through popular elections.