Laxity, Moderation and Extremism in Islam (Russian Language)

Aisha B. Lemu

Mar 2021 · International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT)

About this ebook

Although this is a very important issue for us Muslims to address, paradoxically, it is an issue we seldom address. Why is it so important, and why do we seldom address it? It is important because it affects our relationship with one another as well as with non-Muslims, and thus the spread of Islam- all crucial concerns for the future of the Ummah. Why then do we seldom speak about it? Because to do so is to run the risk of being abused, misunderstood and quoted out of context by people who cannot tolerate any opinion other than their own, even if that other opinion has a sound basis in Islamic teachings.

Brief as it may appear, and dealing with such a topical subject, this book is quite comprehensive. The author shows motives which produce the lax and the extremist types of people. Speaking the language of hikmah, but making use of cogent arguments, she addresses committed Muslim youth with an open mind and suggests wise and efficient solutions to remedy laxity and extremism in society.

Easy to read, brief, balanced and enjoyable, this book is the first of its category to deal with the burning issues of laxity, moderation and extremism. It is a must for and a companion to every responsible Muslim involved in da’wah work. Even non-Muslims can greatly benefit from such illuminating insights on what a true Muslim’s attitude should be when fulfilling his obligation of transmitting the Divine message to his fellow human beings.

About the author

Aisha Bridget Lemu was born in England in 1940. After her primary education, she joined the Oxford Technical College in 1955 for one year before starting higher studies in 1961 at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS). That very year she embraced Islam and her Islamic commitment was to translate into practical action till now. Since then, she has obtained an Honors degree in modern Chinese (1965) and a Postgraduate Certificate of Education from the London Institute of Education. Her activities have been basically focused on education and women’s issues, which have given her prominence both as a writer and as a lecturer. Her works include but are not limited to: “A Student’s Introduction to Islam” (1970), “Women in Islam” (1976), and Methodology of Primary Islamic Studies- A Handbook for Teachers” (1980).