Biography

Considered to be among the foremost figures of a new generation of progressive Muslim thinkers, Ebrahim Moosa is an expert on Islamic law, ethics, and theology. He is currently working on a book that explores the major ethical questions Islam experiences in a rapidly changing world, where Muslims face new and extraordinary challenges. Moosa also has had extensive experience with human rights causes in the anti-apartheid struggle in his native South Africa.

Resources by this expert

• Ghazali and the Poetics of Imagination (University of North Carolina Press, Spring 2005)
• After Empire: Rethinking Islam in (Post) Modernity (in progress)
• Progressive Muslims—On Justice, Gender and Equality (Oneworld Publications, 2003), contributor
• Revival and Reform in Islam: A Study of Islamic Fundamentalism (Oneworld Publications, 2000), editor

• Salon.com, April 26, 2007, "Churches slam doors on sex offenders"
• Boston Review, February 2007, "Inside the Madrasa: A personal history"
• The Washington Post, August 5, 2006 " Did Muhammad Really Say That? Muslims Re-Examine the Words of the Prophet in Today's Light
• Religion News Service, August 21, 2004 "UNC Prof's book delves into many-sided Islam"
• Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL), June 27 2004 "Hearts, minds: Is it possible to win over the Iraqi people?"
• St. Petersberg Times, June 1, 2004 "Death before dishonor"
• Newhouse News Service, May 5, 2004 "Images of Prisoner Abuse Perfectly Attuned to Assault on Muslim Values"
• San Francisco Chronicle, January 26, 2004, “Islam’s new voices see faith with critical eye; scholars, activists favor democracy, gender equality”
• Scripps Howard News Service, January 7, 2004, “Progressive Muslim professor lives in two worlds”
• Associated Press, November 20, 2003, “Religious conference addresses need for global dialogue”

Organizational links for this expert

• Duke University Department of Religion

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