Farid Esack

Author of On Being a Muslim: Finding a Religious Path in the World Today

About the Author

Dr Farid Esack has an international reputation as a Muslim scholar, speaker, and human rights activist. He has lectured widely on religion and Islamic studies across the world and also served as Commissioner for Gender Equality in the South African government. He has authored a number of books on show more Islam and is currently Professor in Islamic Studies at the University of Johannesburg. show less

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Works by Farid Esack

The Quran : a user's guide : a guide to its key themes, history and interpretation (2002) 77 copies, 1 review

Quran, liberation & pluralism : an Islamic perspective of interreligious solidarity against oppression (1997) 67 copies

The Qur'an : a short introduction (2002) 33 copies, 1 review

The Qur'an : a beginner's guide (2009) 28 copies

Islam and AIDS : between scorn, pity and justice (1959) 13 copies

HIV, AIDS & Islam : reflections based on compassion, responsibility & justice (2004) 8 copies

But Musa Went to Fir-aun!: A Compilation of Questions and Answers About the Role of Muslims in the South African Struggle for Liberation (SOUTH AFRICA) (1989) 2 copies

Byt' musul'maninom 1 copy

Whose Quran? : a concise guide to progressive Islam (2010) 1 copy

The Struggle (1988) 1 copy

Coran, mode d'emploi: 6085641 (Collections Spiritualites) (2004) 1 copy

Quran Liberation & Pluralism - An Islamic Perspective of Interreligious Solidarity Against Oppression 1 copy

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What men owe to women : men's voices from world religions (2001) — Contributor — 18 copies

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Canonical name: Esack, Farid
Birthdate: 1959
Gender: male
Education: Jamiah Alimiyyah al-Islamia (AB|Islamic Law & Theology)
University of Birmingham (PhD|Quranic Hermeneutics)
Occupations: theologian
writer
political activist
Commissioner for Gender Equality in South Africa
Organizations: Positive Muslims
Muslim Youth Movement of South Africa
World Conference on Religion and Peace
Nationality: South Africa (birth)
Birthplace: Cape Town, South Africa
Associated Place (for map): Cape Town, South Africa

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The Qur'an : a short introduction by Farid Esack

Summary: The South African Muslim scholar and social activist shares his insights into several important Islamic themes found in the Qur'an, including justice, truth, and gender relations.

May 8, 2023

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The Qur’an: A User's Guide by Farid Esack