Islamists and the Challenge of Pluralism Author:Yvonne Yazbeck Haddad Conventional wisdom holds that pluralism is a relatively modern concept. However, it has been addressed by many pre-modern civilizations, including Islam. For centuries, Muslims have formulated theories on relations with other nations, peoples, and their governments. In her booklet titled "Islamists and the Challenge of Pluralism," Ms.Yv... more »onne Haddad explains that such a tremendous revival in Islamic philosophy on inter-communal relations is rooted firmly within the classical Islamic tradition, and is due partly to the rise of the nation-states and the perceptions of the Western world. As well, experimentation with democratization in the Middle East has sparked intense debate among the people. Haddad's publication provides helpful insight into the background of and current philosophical debates within the Islamic world.« less