TY - BOOK AU - Valk,John AU - Albayrak,Halis AU - Selçuk,Mualla ED - SpringerLink (Online service) TI - An Islamic Worldview from Turkey: Religion in a Modern, Secular and Democratic State T2 - Palgrave Series in Islamic Theology, Law, and History SN - 9783319667515 AV - BP165.5-166.94 U1 - 297.2 PY - 2017/// CY - Cham PB - Springer International Publishing, Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan KW - Islam-Doctrines KW - Finance, Public-Islamic countries KW - Religion and sociology KW - Religion and politics KW - Islamic Theology KW - Islamic Finance KW - Religion and Society KW - Politics and Religion N2 - This book is a journey into the heart of an Islamic worldview.  It asks challenging questions of far-reaching consequence, addressing matters such as the Qur'an and revelation; rituals and symbols embraced; nature of God, of humans, and of our knowing; dignity of the human, sacredness of life, and more. It precludes easy, prescribed answers, preferring instead thoughtful reflection on two basic questions: What does it mean to love God? What does it mean to be a good person? Carefully crafted responses are presented by a group of scholars from Qur'an Studies, Worldview Studies, Women's Studies, Cultural Studies and Religious Education.  It uncovers a dynamic understanding of Islam; one that meets challenges of the present, counters harsh criticisms, and breathes new life into a rich and longstanding tradition that continues to impact the lives of billions of people around the world UR - https://s443-doi-org.br.lsproxy.net/10.1007/978-3-319-66751-5 ER -