The Islamic Secular: Expert Guide to Religion & State

Reimagining the Relationship Between Islam and the Modern State

The Islamic Secular offers a transformative exploration of how classical Islamic jurists viewed the balance between religion, sacred law, and public life. Sherman A. Jackson unveils a rich historical framework where state policy, science, and society operate alongside—not outside—religion.

What You’ll Learn

• The distinction between Islam as religion and shari'ah as sacred law
• How pre-modern jurists differentiated public affairs from revelatory sources
• Why the “Islamic Secular” complements religious life rather than competing with it
• Implications for governance, legal interpretation, and the modern Islamic state

Who This Book Is For

• Readers of religion, law, and political theory
• Scholars of Islamic studies and statecraft
• Anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Islam in modern governance

Discover the framework reshaping conversations about Islam and the state—order your copy now.