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Sacred Freedom
Haneef Oliver
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Are Western Ideologies Aiding or Failing the World?
Sacred Freedom contains a concise and frank examination of the legitimacy of atheism, humanism, pluralism, democracy and secularism as guiding ideologies for humankind. Discussing the consequences of a pluralistic worldview, Sacred Freedom questions whether the West has examined the realities of democracy before endeavoring to spread it by force around the world.
Are ideologies derived from Western historical experiences universally applicable? Has the West arrived at a balanced understanding of personal freedom? These are only some of the important questions raised in this unique book. Daring to probe the revered and unquestionable, Sacred Freedom gives readers the opportunity to explore these topics from a viewpoint they might otherwise not be exposed to.
About the Author
Haneef Oliver was majoring in history when he decided to branch off in his studies and research the world’s major religions. Oliver is an English teacher and enjoys studying and spending time with his family. “Sacred Freedom” is a Western Muslim’s analysis of contemporary outlooks to life and religion.
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Sacred Freedom: Western Liberalist Ideologies In The Light Of Islam by Haneef Oliver is an invaluable compendium of highly researched ancient scriptural documentation analyzing pluralism, atheism, humanism, and secularism. Granting the reader an invaluable reference and comprehensive grasp of the ideologies guiding humankind and the probable results of a pluralistic concept, Sacred Freedom insightfully and engagingly informs its readers of an uncompromisingly exclusive universal perception. Sacred Freedom is very strongly recommended to all non-specialist general readers with an interest in the philosophy and interpretation of a subject that has not been greatly studied or received much public exposure."
- James A. Cox, The Midwest Book Review
"Sacred Freedom isolates a number of broad themes within what we can call the Western tradition, and then questions them from an Islamic standpoint. The authority for Haneef Oliver's critique comes, as one would expect, from the Koran. Oliver correctly identifies passages from the Koran that appear to answer the points raised in his critique."
- Nick Fielding
Senior Correspondent, The Sunday Times
"I have read Sacred Freedom (in Arabic) and found it to be beneficial and effective in dealing with its subject matter, particularly for non-Arabic speakers. Answering the thoughts and beliefs of those he is addressing, the author manifests the realities of Islam while clarifying the error of those he is replying to."
- Shaykh Muhammad 'Umar Bazmool (Ph.D.) Professor,
Umm al-Quraa University, Makkah
"A work of contemplation ... In his critical work Sacred Freedom, Haneef Oliver touches on various aspects of Western society which any fair-minded person would have to agree with ... Overall, I found this to be a fascinating work which I'm sure will provoke discussion due to its many glittering ideas and thoughts."
- Wilson John Haire (playwright, novelist)
Within Two Shadows (Royal Court Theatre, London)
Lost Worlds (Nation Theatre, London)
