Can Islam Be Reformed?

Islamic renewal; Islam & politics; Women's rights; Islamic law; Erdoğan, Recep Tayyip, 1954-; Muslim women; Political participation of Muslims; Jurisprudence -- History; Islam; Religion; Civil rights

The article argues that Islam can reform to be compatible with Western forms of society, focusing on aspects such as finance, jurisprudence, and women's rights. The author argues against an essentialism position that Islam's inherent belief set is antithetical to Western values. Topics include the role of Sharia law in Muslims' public life, Islamist public leaders such as Turkey's Premier Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and medieval Islamic jurists and jurisprudence.