Lust and Grace: Sex and Eroticism in the Works of Muslim Scholars

I am aware that this is a hot topic which might cause indignation or confusion, because today’s picture of Islam, as well as the idea of a theologian many people have, does not comply with the facts discussed in this volume. This text shall inspire reflection. The many ideas about society, piety, shamefacedness, religiousness and Islam, which people usually have in mind, will be scrutinised here.