Instead of critical analysis I'll copy and paste the author's last sentence, which sums up the gist of the article.
"Other than in Saudi Arabia, where the Quran is literally the law, in my travels I've found encouraging examples of societies fitting their own local needs to religious restrictions; a sign that pragmatism, if not secularism, is on the rise."
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why on the rise? i would argue that pragmatism has always been included in muslim societies. unfortunately, the example of saudi arabia and iran are so loud that no one can remember that they are the exceptions.
ReplyDeletedon't believe me? just look at the history of the ottomans.