10 Facts About Mohamed Talbi

Mohamed Talbi, was a Tunisian author, professor, and Islamologist.

Mohamed Talbi wrote prolifically on a wide range of topics, including the history of the medieval Maghreb, Islam and its relationship with both women and democracy, and Islam's role in the modern world.

Mohamed Talbi spent most of his educational career teaching Mediterranean and North African history.

Mohamed Talbi taught the Institute of Higher Education of Tunis.

Mohamed Talbi later directed the scientific journal Les Cahiers de Tunisie.

Mohamed Talbi was appointed president of the Tunisian Academy of Sciences, Letters, and Arts between 2011 and 2012.

Mohamed Talbi argued that shura originated before Western and Islamic concepts of democracy had even developed, and that the two were not analogous.

Mohamed Talbi argued that democracy as rule by the people and notions of human rights, religious pluralism, and equality under the law, embodies values which Mohamed Talbi believed constituted authentic Islam.

Mohamed Talbi participated in a number of interfaith dialogues with North African and European Christians, but criticized the practice often.

Mohamed Talbi explicitly declared Islam to be open to dialogue with other faiths and cultures.