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“The problem became more acute over time, especially with modernity: modern life produced many new areas of human activity and knowledge, whereas Islamic jurisprudence kept offering the same old rules that were now too archaic or too inadequate. The ethical rules humanity developed for these new areas were “un-Islamic,” so they were unaccepted. The result was ethics-free zones in which one could surf at will.”

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Book:Reopening Muslim Minds: A Return to Reason, Freedom, and Tolerance
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Reopening Muslim Minds: A Return to Reason, Freedom, and Tolerance

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Mustafa Akyol
Mustafa Akyol

Mustafa Akyol is a Turkish writer, journalist, and scholar known for his profound insights into Islam, Turkish politics, and secularism. Born in 1972, Akyol's work spans a wide range of topics, including religious reform, democracy, and liberalism. His books and articles have a significant influence in Turkey and around the world. more

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