Mohammed (American University, Washington DC, USA) Abu-Nimer & Abdul Aziz (American University) Said 
Contemporary Islam [PDF ebook] 
Dynamic, not Static

Contemporary Islam provides a counterweight to the prevailing opinions of Islamic thought as conservative and static with a preference for violence over dialogue. It gathers together a collection of eminent scholars from around the world who tackle issues such as intellectual pluralism, gender, the ethics of political participation, human rights, non-violence and religious harmony. This is a highly topical and important study which gives a progressive outlook for Islam”s role in modern politics and society.