God, Evil, and Suffering in Islam
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- Author: Salih Sayilgan, Georgetown University, Washington DC
- Date Published: October 2023
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- format: Hardback
- isbn: 9781009377317
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In this volume, Salih Sayilgan explores the problem of evil and suffering in Islamic theology along with the questions that both religious and non-religious people alike perennially ask: Why is there evil and suffering? What is God's role in both natural and moral evil? If God is loving, just, powerful, why is there innocent suffering? Do humans have free will or are they predestined to act in a certain way? Examining both theoretical and practical theodicy in Islam, he provides Muslim perspectives on natural and moral evil in light of Islamic theological concepts. Sayilgan interrogates several specific topics related to evil and suffering, including death, sickness, aging, disability, climate change, and pandemics. These topics are explored through case studies from the lives of Muslims, with particular attention given to the American context. A comparative and dialogical study, Sayilgan's volume also engages with Zoroastrian, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, and Christian approaches, as well as non-religious perspectives. This title is part of the Flip it Open Programme and may also be available Open Access. Check our website Cambridge Core for details.
Read more- Introduces the readers to the literature on theodicy
- Lays out Islamic theology of God, freedom, predestination, and human nature
- Examines key themes and case studies to reveal Muslim perspectives of practical theodicy
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‘With a humble, compelling irenic voice Salih Sayilgan introduces Islamic teachings in conversation with other faith traditions and individuals of secular sensibilities pondering the seemingly imponderable suffering attendant to moral and natural evil. His is a magisterial voice modulated by a tender humanity.’ Paul Mendes-Flohr, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and the University of Chicago
See more reviews‘Why is there pain and suffering in the world? Do humans have free will or are they predestined? In addressing these ultimate questions that humanity continues to ask, Sayilgan offers a perspective that is scholarly and engaging. The book provides a critical analysis of theological and practical dimensions of the problem of evil and suffering in Islam.’ Zainab Alwani, Howard University
‘Sayilgan’s valuable study of the Islamic understanding of evil and suffering fills a gap in English-language resources. His study blends classical sources with contemporary issues. This well-informed book is composed with an eye for the newcomer to its topic, making it ideal for the classroom.’ Michael Birkel, Earlham College
‘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
‘For people of faith, turning to one’s own faith tradition is a common starting place to seek answers to universal questions about the nature of God and of God’s role in relationship to evil and suffering. In his new book, Salih Sayilgan, provides his readers - particularly those from a non-Muslim background - with a concise summary of Islam’s perspective. In addition, the author offers an interfaith view, placing the Islamic viewpoint within a broader cultural and religious context to enrich their search.’ Barbara P. Early, Journal of Religion & Spirituality in Social Work: Social Thought
’Recommended.’ G. M. Smith, Choice
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- Date Published: October 2023
- format: Hardback
- isbn: 9781009377317
- length: 200 pages
- dimensions: 222 x 145 x 19 mm
- weight: 0.41kg
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
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.
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