Routledge Globalization, Ethics and Islam: The Case of Bediuzzaman Said Nursi

Said Nursi (1877-1960) was an advocate of a form of Islam strongly committed to non-violence and constructive engagement with the West and Christianity. He has six million followers - the Nursi community - primarily in Turkey. Yet many in the USA and Europe are not familiar with his important work; this book seeks to rectify that gap. In Globalization, Ethics and Islam, Jewish, Christian and Islamic scholars reflect upon the achievement of Said Nursi and apply his thought to the complex issues of non-violence, dialogue and globalization. Review 'An excellent example of co-operative scholarship between Muslims and Christians. Anyone who wishes to learn about a thoroughly orthodox, tolerant and eirenic Islam, as expressed by the early twentieth-century Turkish writer, Said Nursi, should read this book.' Professor Keith Ward, Christ Church, Oxford, UK 'It can no longer be said that 'east is east and west is west and never the twain shall meet.' The world of Islam has penetrated the western world in ways that cannot be ignored. Inter-religious dialogue is essential and this book will do much to facilitate that dialogue. It is a brilliant read.' Dr Tony Compolo, Founder and President of the Evangelical Association for the Promotion of Education, USA 'This is a welcome book: there are very few works on Said Nursi. It is obviously of great relevance in the post 9/11 period and will provide fascinating reading for scholars, academics and those interested in Islam, Turkey and in other fields of social science.' Professor Lloyd Ridgeon, University of Glasgow, UK '... this book is never less than fascinating.' Heythrop Journal About the Author Ian Markham is a leading specialist in interreligious dialogue and theology. His publications include Plurality and Christian Ethics (Cambridge University Press, 1996) and A World Religions Reader (Blackwells, 2000), and he is co-editor with Ibrahim Abu-Rabi’ of September 11: Religious Perspectives on the Causes and Consequences (Oneworld, 2002). Ibrahim Ozdemir is a leading member of the Nursi community from Turkey. His books include Postmodern Thoughts: Essays on Philosophy, Philosophy of Science and Postmodernity (Istanbul, 2001) and he has written widely on environmental ethics in Islam. He has taught and lectured throughout the USA.