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'''The Middle East Institute (MEI)''' is a prominent independent, non-partisan, non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C., dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of the Middle East and its global implications. Founded in 1946, MEI serves as a vital resource for policymakers, scholars, and the public by providing expert analysis and facilitating dialogue on critical issues affecting the region.
'''Islamic Ecumenism in the 20th Century: The Azhar and Shiism between Rapprochement and Restraint''' is a 2004 academic monograph by German historian of Islam [[Rainer Brunner]]. Published by [[Brill Publishers]], the book examines twentieth-century efforts at [[Sunni–Shia relations|Sunni–Shiʿi rapprochement]] (''taqrīb'') with a particular focus on [[Al-Azhar University]] and its engagement with [[Twelver Shiʿism]]. The study is widely regarded as a foundational work in the field of modern intra-Islamic relations.
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The book analyzes theological debates, institutional initiatives, and political contexts that shaped ecumenical discourse between Sunni and Shiʿi scholars from the late nineteenth century through the latter half of the twentieth century.
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Islamic Ecumenism in the 20th Century: The Azhar and Shiism between Rapprochement and Restraint is a 2004 academic monograph by German historian of Islam Rainer Brunner. Published by Brill Publishers, the book examines twentieth-century efforts at Sunni–Shiʿi rapprochement (taqrīb) with a particular focus on Al-Azhar University and its engagement with Twelver Shiʿism. The study is widely regarded as a foundational work in the field of modern intra-Islamic relations.

The book analyzes theological debates, institutional initiatives, and political contexts that shaped ecumenical discourse between Sunni and Shiʿi scholars from the late nineteenth century through the latter half of the twentieth century. Continue ...