Griffith University supports the Sustainable Development Goals

Islam and Process-Relational Thought book series editor

Adis Duderija

Please note that this is an on-going project.

Project Description

The project is a groundbreaking book series titled “Islam and Process-Relational Thought”. Its core purpose is to explore the untapped intellectual frontier where Islamic tradition meets process and open-relational thought. The series aims to bring together scholars from both Islamic studies and process philosophy/theology to investigate the profound connections between these traditions. These connections specifically emphasize relationality, becoming, and the dynamic interplay between God, world, and humanity.
The series addresses a crucial gap in existing scholarship, as process-relational thought has been extensively explored in Christian and Jewish contexts, but its engagement with Islamic theology, mysticism, philosophy, and ethics remains largely undeveloped. Future volumes in the series are expected to examine diverse themes, including:
• Qur’anic hermeneutics through process-relational thought lenses
• Islamic theology in dialogue with process theism
• Comparative studies of Islamic philosophers like Ibn Sina and Mulla Sadra with Whitehead and Hartshorne
• Sufi mysticism’s resonance with process thought
• Islamic approaches to environmental ethics and religious pluralism

Project Personnel and Beneficiaries

• The Series Editor for “Islam and Process-Relational Thought” is Adis Duderija.
• The series is designed for a target audience of scholars and advanced students in Islamic studies, philosophy, theology, and comparative religion.
The series is also actively seeking authors interested in proposing books for publication within the series. The series offers significant benefits:
• It provides fresh perspectives on critical themes within Islamic frameworks, such as divine action, free will, environmental ethics, feminism, and political thought.
• It represents a significant scholarly contribution.
• It is intended to open new pathways for understanding God, cosmos, and human existence.
• It aims to enrich both Islamic thought and process-relational philosophy in addressing contemporary challenges.

Outcomes to Date

Once book contract has been signed for the series.

Project Significance

The series is described as a “groundbreaking book series” that addresses a “crucial gap” in existing intellectual discourse concerning the intersection of Islamic tradition and process-relational thought. Its importance stems from its potential to offer “fresh perspectives”, serve as a “significant scholarly contribution”, and “open new pathways for understanding God, cosmos, and human existence”. Ultimately, it seeks to “enrich both Islamic thought and process-relational philosophy for contemporary challenges”.
Contribution to the SDGs: The themes highlighted in the series’ scope implicitly align with the spirit and objectives of some SDGs:
• The series includes “Islamic approaches to environmental ethics”, which directly relates to environmental sustainability goals such as SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 14 (Life Below Water), and SDG 15 (Life on Land).
• The series will also explore “feminism” within Islamic frameworks, which aligns with SDG 5 (Gender Equality).
• The discussion of “religious pluralism” could broadly contribute to fostering peaceful and inclusive societies, resonating with aspects of SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).
• The overarching aim to “enrich both Islamic thought and process-relational philosophy for contemporary challenges” suggests a broader contribution to knowledge and solutions that could indirectly support various global development objectives.

Co-authors
various contributors and editorial board members
Project start
2025
Academic area
Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research
Project type
Project location
  • Nathan
Project geographical impact
  • International
Publication date
July 17, 2025
Last updated
3:38 pm, July 17, 2025