God, Evil, and Suffering in Islam

ISBN-13: 9781009377317 / Twarda / 2023 / 200 str.

Washington DC) Sayilgan Salih (Georgetown University

Opis

Provides an introduction to the problem of evil and suffering in Islamic Theology.

Recenzje

'Grounded in real-life case studies, particularly from the lives of Muslims in the American context, this book offers practical insights and relatable narratives. Whether you are a scholar of Islamic theology, a seeker of answers, or simply curious about the human experience of suffering, this book is an invaluable resource.' Alparslan Acikgenc, Uskudar University

Spis treści

I. God and the Problem of Evil: 1. Mapping the problem; 2. God, angles, humans, and Satan; 3. Natural evil and the role of God; 4. Moral evil, freedom, and predestination; II. Human Nature and Suffering: 5. Aging, loneliness, and filial piety; 6. Illness and healing; 7. Death, resurrection, and the hereafter; III. Contemporary Questions: 8. Disability, the blind, and God's justice; 9. The environmental and climate change; 10. Plagues, pandemics, and Coronavirus; Conclusion.