The papers in this volume fall into two parts. Part One addresses the much-discussed topic of jihad, providing various angles on this question. Part Two focuses upon particular countries and cultures. CONTENTS: (1) Introduction - Peter Riddell. (2) Fighting the Unbelievers: Various Perspectives on Qur'an 9:29 by Muslim Theologians - Denis Saveliev. (3) The Kharijites - John Kingsbury. (4) Greater and Lesser Jihad: Competing or Complementary Perspectives. (5) The Vision for Pakistan: Muslim State of Islamic State - John Bales. (6) A New Day for Islamist Politics in Modern Turkey - Richard Duncalfe. (7) Issues Affecting the Relationship between Islam and the State in Australia - Richard Bath. (8) Is Islam Compatible with 21st Century Western Values and Ideals? - Theo Kalmbach. | Islam From Text To Context by Peter Riddell, Paperback | Indigo Chapters