Using the writings of Catherine Cornille as a foundation, this book considers how Islamic tradition and theology both fosters and limits constructive inter-religious dialogue.

How does the Islamic tradition create space for, and resist, constructive inter-religious dialogue?
In this book, Adis Duderija considers the conditions necessary for inter-religious dialogue, comparative theological learning, and theological growth within an Islamic context. Applying the writings of Catherine Cornille, Duderija presents fresh discussions of the Qur'an, hadith, and orthodox Islamic doctrines (takfir, tashabbuh bi-l-kuffar, bid‘a, and al wala’ wal bara’) from the perspective of comparative theology. Primarily focusing on Islamic dialogue with Christianity and Buddhism, Duderija juxtaposes the work of foundational Islamic scholars, revealing how each promote various forms of inter-religious dialogue.