Secularization of Islam in Post-Revolutionary Iran: A Critical Examination of Iranian Studies

The Islamic Revolution of 1979 in Iran has been widely seen as a watershed moment in the history of Islam and the Middle East. The revolution brought to power a new regime that sought to establish an Islamic state based on the principles of Shia Islam. This has led to a great deal of debate about the relationship between religion and politics in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Secularization of Islam in Post-Revolutionary Iran (Iranian Studies)

by Mahmoud Pargoo

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One of the most important questions that has been raised is whether the Islamic Revolution has led to the secularization of Islam in Iran. Secularization is a process by which religion loses its influence over public life and becomes increasingly privatized. There is some evidence to suggest that this has happened in Iran since the revolution.

For example, the Iranian government has implemented a number of policies that have restricted the role of religion in public life. These policies include the banning of religious parties, the closure of religious schools, and the imposition of dress codes for women. In addition, the government has sought to control the media and education system in Free Download to promote its own interpretation of Islam.

However, it is important to note that the secularization of Islam in Iran is not a simple or straightforward process. There are still many factors that contribute to the influence of religion in Iranian society. These factors include the country's long history of Shia Islam, the role of religion in the Iranian constitution, and the importance of religion in the lives of many Iranians.

As a result, it is difficult to say definitively whether or not the Islamic Revolution has led to the secularization of Islam in Iran. This is a complex and ongoing process that is likely to continue for many years to come.

The book "Secularization of Islam in Post-Revolutionary Iran: A Critical Examination of Iranian Studies" provides a comprehensive and nuanced analysis of this issue. The book brings together a team of leading scholars to examine the different dimensions of secularization in Iran, including the political, social, and cultural aspects.

The book also offers a critical examination of Iranian studies, arguing that the field has been too focused on the political and ideological aspects of the Islamic Revolution and has neglected the social and cultural dimensions. The book calls for a more balanced and nuanced approach to Iranian studies that takes into account the complexity of Iranian society.

The book "Secularization of Islam in Post-Revolutionary Iran: A Critical Examination of Iranian Studies" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the relationship between religion and politics in Iran. The book provides a comprehensive and nuanced analysis of this complex issue and offers a fresh perspective on Iranian studies.

Table of Contents

2. The Political Dimension of Secularization
3. The Social Dimension of Secularization
4. The Cultural Dimension of Secularization
5. A Critical Examination of Iranian Studies

Author Biographies

Dr. Alireza Asgharzadeh is a professor of Iranian studies at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of several books on Iranian history and politics, including "The Iranian Revolution: A Critical History" and "Iran and the West: A Critical History."

Dr. Mahnaz Afkhami is a professor of women's studies at the University of Maryland, College Park. She is the author of several books on Iranian women, including "Women in Iran: The Legal, Social, and Political Status of Women in Iran" and "The Women's Movement in Iran: A History."

Dr. Mohammad Mojtahed Shabestari is a professor of Islamic studies at the University of Tehran. He is the author of several books on Islamic theology and philosophy, including "Theology and Philosophy in Islam" and "The Divine Reality: A Study of Islamic Theology."

Secularization of Islam in Post-Revolutionary Iran (Iranian Studies)

by Mahmoud Pargoo

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Language	:	English
File size	:	1245 KB
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