Freedom Of Expression In Islam

In recent years the subject of freedom of expression has become a topic ofheated debate. Freedom of Expression in Islam offers the first and onlydetailed presen... » 

In recent years the subject of freedom of expression has become a topic ofheated debate. Freedom of Expression in Islam offers the first and onlydetailed presentation in English of freedom of expression from both the legaland moral perspectives of Islam. This work is a pioneering attempt in examiningboth the evidence on freedom of expression in the sources of the Shariah andthe limitations whether moral legal or theological that Islam imposes on thevalid exercise of this freedom. Freedom of Expression in Islam is informativenot only on the subject of the possibilities of freedom of expression withinIslam but also on the cultural tradition of Islam and its guidelines on socialbehaviour. Freedom of Expression in Islam is part of a series dedicated tothe fundamental rights and liberties in Islam and should be read in conjunctionwith The Dignity of Man An Islamic Perspective and Freedom Equality andJustice in Islam. «