
Muslims have a long tradition of exploring futures in an objective and systematic manner. But this tradition has been buried in history. An Introduction to Islamic Futures excavates this tradition by reading the fundamental sources of Islam – the Qur’an, the Sunnah and Hadith – from futures perspectives; and examining the futures thoughts and works of such eminent classical scholars as al-Farabi, al-Juwajni, Ayn al-Qudat Hamadani, al-Ghazali, ibn Tufayl, ibn Rushd, al-Maqrizi, al-Asadi and ibn Khaldun. Ziauddin Sardar and Mirza Sarajkic define the concept of ‘Islamic futures’, delineate its conceptual boundaries, and show its vital importance for navigating our tumultuous postnormal times and shaping viable, sustainable, and dynamic Muslim futures.
