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John L. Esposito (born 1940) is an American scholar of Islamic studies and contemporary Islamic thought. He is widely recognized for his work on political Islam, Islamic history, and interfaith dialogue. Esposito's scholarship emphasizes the diversity of Islam and Muslims worldwide and seeks to promote accurate understanding in both academic and public spheres (Esposito, 2023).[1] Continue ...
Islamic ecumenism (Arabic: التقريب, Taqrīb, lit. 'rapprochement') refers to modern intellectual and institutional efforts aimed at reducing sectarian distance among Muslim communities, especially between Sunni and Shia schools of thought. While themes of unity appear throughout Islamic history, formalized rapprochement is largely a modern development shaped by reform movements, Pan-Islamism, and 20th-century ecumenical institutions. This article traces the historical definitions and evolution of this concept. Continue ...
The Shia Revival: How Conflicts Within Islam Will Shape the Future is a 2006 book by Iranian-American scholar Vali Nasr. The work examines the modern political significance of the Sunni–Shia divide and argues that sectarian identity has become a central force shaping the politics of the Middle East (Nasr, 2006). [2] The book has been widely cited in academic and policy discussions on sectarianism, regional geopolitics, and intra-Muslim relations (Wehrey, 2006). [3] Continue ...
- ↑ Esposito, J. L. (2023). John L. Esposito. Encyclopaedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-L-Esposito
- ↑ Nasr, V. (2006). The Shia Revival: How Conflicts Within Islam Will Shape the Future. W. W. Norton.
- ↑ Wehrey, F. (2006). Review of The Shia Revival. Foreign Affairs. https://www.foreignaffairs.com/reviews/capsule-review/2006-09-01/shia-revival-how-conflicts-within-islam-will-shape-future