Dr. John Andrew Morrow’s Controversies in Islam: Religious Law, Quranic Ethical Imperatives, and Higher Moral Objectives was reviewed in Muslims Societies (vol. 17, no. 1, 2025), a referred journal, by Dr. Danish Nabi, a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Kashmir’s Shah-i-Hamadan Institute of Islamic Studies.
According to the reviewer, ” J. A. Morrow (b.1971) stands out as a distinguished author and scholar whose prolific writings span diverse fields of Islamic studies, theology, and interfaith dialogue.” He describes him as “a leading voice in contemporary scholarship” who combines academic rigor with a commitment to peace, justice, and cross-cultural understanding.”
Dr. Danish Nabi provides a detailed overview and critique of the work. He notes that “Morrow’s Controversies in Islam is very comprehensive… it encompasses a broad array of themes, many of which are difficult to encapsulate within a single volume. Each of these themes, if studied independently, would require several books to do justice to their depth and complexity. The author’s ability to weave such diverse and multifaceted issues into one coherent narrative is commendable, as it provides readers with a panoramic view of the subject under discussion.”
Despite some constructive criticism, the reviewer concludes that “the work succeeds in offering a balanced, thought-provoking, and wide-ranging analysis that stimulates further inquiry and invites dialogue among scholars and students alike.”
The full review can be read here.
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