Theologically, the most critical component is Koranic exegesis. What in your view are the most critical components of those needed reforms? My book shows the development of those ideas. This has become the Western image of Islam, which has given the West a skewed vision. Because of Saudi Arabian Islam introduced about a century ago, a different strain of intolerance and rigidity arose. Within Islamic tradition, that's already there. Islam has always been a religion of reason, an eminently rational and philosophical religion. In the prologue to your book, you state, "This book is, above all else, an argument for reform." What are aspects of Islam that provide religious and philosophical support for this movement toward reform? He will reflect on Islam, the fastest-growing religion in the world, challenging the "clash of civilizations" mentality and the "hijacking" of his faith by power-hungry demagogues, self-serving clergy, and radical fundamentalists. A native of Iran, Aslan has a master's of theological studies from Harvard and is a doctoral candidate at the University of California at Santa Barbara. 22, as part of the Millsaps Arts & Lecture Series. Reza Aslan, the internationally acclaimed author of "No god but God: The Origins, Evolution and Future of Islam" (Random House, 2005, $25.95), will speak in Jackson on Wednesday, Feb.
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