Explore the profound insights of Adonis in his groundbreaking work, 'Violence and Islam.' This essential read investigates the intricate relationship between Islam and violence, placing the current turmoil in the Arab world within a historical context that dates back to the death of the Prophet Muhammad. Adonis, a modernist literary figure renowned for his impactful influence on Arabic literature, exposes how Islam has often been manipulated as a vehicle for power, fostering tribal divisions and, ultimately, violent conflicts. The book delves into the repercussions of recent crises, like the Arab Spring, the emergence of ISIS, and the devastating Syrian conflict, underscoring the pressing need for a shift in the prevailing Islamic worldview. Adonis poignantly argues for embracing plurality and freedom of thought as vital elements for achieving peace in the Arab world. Perfect for scholars, students, and anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of violence in Islamic contexts, this analysis strives to inspire a new era of critical thinking and dialogue. This book is in BRAND NEW condition, and published by John Wiley & Sons in 2016, encompassing 180 enlightening pages that are a must-read for those passionate about literature and socio-political issues. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. ISBN: 9781509511907.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509511907
Year: 2016
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 180


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Adonis influence on Arabic literature has been likened to that of T. S. Eliot in the English-speaking world. Yet alongside this spearheading of a modernist literary revolution, the secular Syrian-born poet is also renowned for his persistent and staunch attacks on despotism across the Arab world.



In these conversations with the psychoanalyst Houria Abdelouahed, Adonis brings into sharp relief the latest wave of violence and war to engulf Arabic countries, tracing the cause of ongoing tensions back to the beginnings of Islam itself. Since the death of the prophet Muhammad, Islam has been used as a political and economic weapon, exploiting and reinforcing tribal divisions to aid the pursuit of power. Adonis argues that recent events in the Middle East from the failures of the Arab Spring to the rise of ISIS and the bloody war in his native Syria attest to the destructive effects of an Islamic worldview that prohibits any notion of plurality and breeds violence. If there is to be any hope of peace or progress in the Arab world, it is therefore imperative that these mentalities are overcome. In their place, Adonis urges a new spirit of enquiry, embodied in the freedoms to interrogate the past and to question cultural norms.



Adonis penetrating analysis comes at a critical time, offering an alternative path to the cycle of violence that plagues the Arab world today.