{"title":"Jonathan Benthall","description":"\u003cp\u003eJonathan Benthall’s works delve into the complex intersections of faith, society, and humanitarianism. His thoughtful exploration of \u003cem\u003eIslamic Charities\u003c\/em\u003e and the role of \u003cem\u003eIslamic Humanism\u003c\/em\u003e in contemporary challenges offers readers a profound understanding of religious and cultural dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those interested in education and reference, Benthall’s books provide insightful analysis that encourages reflection on how faith-based initiatives engage with modern social issues. His clear, scholarly approach makes these topics accessible without sacrificing depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"islamic-charities-and-islamic-humanism-in-troubled-times-by-jonathan-benthall-9780719099724","title":"Islamic Charities and Islamic Humanism in Troubled Times","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is the fruit of twenty years' reflection on Islamic charities, both practically and as a key to understanding the crisis in contemporary Islam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the one hand, Islam is undervalued as a moral and political force, whose admirable qualities are epitomised in its strong tradition of charitable giving. On the other hand, it suffers from a crisis of authority that cannot be blamed entirely on the history of colonialism and stigmatisation to which Muslims have undoubtedly been subjected—most recently, as a result of the \"War on Terror\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIslamic Charities and Islamic Humanism in Troubled Times\u003c\/em\u003e consists of seventeen previously published chapters, with a general introduction and new prefatory material for each chapter. Part one reviews the current situation of Islamic charities from many different viewpoints. Part two expands the coverage to explore the potential for a twenty-first century global \"Islamic humanism\" devised by Muslims, addressing contentious topics such as religious toleration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596688507116,"sku":"9780719099724","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780719099724-islamic-charities-and-islamic-humanism-in-troubled-times.jpg?v=1777936541"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jonathan-benthall.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}