John L. Esposito
An American scholar of Islam and professor of International Affairs and Islamic Studies at Georgetown University.
About Him
John L. Esposito is an American scholar of Islam, professor of International Affairs and Islamic Studies at Georgetown University, and founding director of the Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding.
He has written or edited over 50 books on Islam, including the widely used textbook Islam: The Straight Path.
What he said about Islam
On the meaning of Islam
"Islam means submission to the will of God."
— John L. Esposito
Islam: The Straight Path, Oxford University Press
On the Abrahamic tradition
He explains Islam as part of the same monotheistic tradition as Judaism and Christianity, emphasizing shared roots and values.
— John L. Esposito
Islam: The Straight Path, Oxford University Press
Context
Esposito's work is widely regarded for its balanced and accessible approach to presenting Islam to Western audiences. He has been instrumental in building bridges of understanding between Muslim and Christian communities through his scholarly work.
References
Esposito, John L. Islam: The Straight Path. Oxford University Press.
Esposito, John L. The Future of Islam. Oxford University Press, 2010.