The Islamic fundamentalists are not ready to accept the new realities of the contemporary world and they are interpreting the tenets of Islam in a very negative and destructive way. Islamic Fundamentalism has become a source of violence and troubles in many countries including India. This book highlights the development of fundamentalism in modern Islam and poses many questions about the correct interpretation of the Islamic tenets. The Islamic Fundamentalism has been discussed with references to its origin and prevalence in Bagladsh and Pakistan. Traditional Islamic Activist organizations such as Deoband, Tablighis and Talibs are also dealt with.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Masood Ali Khan
Dr. Masood Ali Khan obtained his M.A. and Ph.D. in Sociology from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad. He started his career as UGC Research Fellow, Dept. of Sociology in the same University. Presently he is working as Deputy Director, southern Regional Centre, ICSSR, Osmania University. His area of interest are information Technology in Social Sciences, Minority Problems, Urdu Press and Sociology of Islam. He has published many articles of different nature both in national and international journals. Dr. Khan has conducted more than 50 Seminars, Workshops and Research Methodology Courses sponsored by SRC-ICSSR. A widely travelled person, Dr. Khan has attended many national / international seminars / conferences.
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