Takfir In Islamic Thought

Author : Hussam S. Timani
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780739194263

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Takfir in Islamic Thought by Hussam S. Timani Pdf

This book provides an overview of the theological views on takfīr in classical and medieval Islamic thought, explores the Islamic context of the concept, and considers the following questions: In what context does the term appear in the Qur’ān and ḥadīths (the sayings of the Prophet Muḥammad)? In what circumstances did Muslim theologians engage in takfīr, and what were the social, religious, theological, and political implications on the society? How did the meaning of takfīr evolve in classical and later Islamic theology, and what justifications did prominent medieval Muslim theologians and jurists provide for declaring other Muslims kuffār? This book attempts to demonstrate how takfīr has evolved throughout the centuries from being a term used to condemn (and warn against) unacceptable actions to a term used on individuals and communities to strip them of their belief, dignity, and linkage to the Divine (i.e., declaring them unbelievers). This book also attempts to shed the light on how the theological discourse on takfīr in classical and medieval Islam has made its impact on twentieth- and twenty-first century groups.

Author : Hussam S. Timani
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Islam
ISBN : 0739194259

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Takfīr in Islamic Thought by Hussam S. Timani Pdf

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the concept of takfīr in Islamic thought. It discusses the concept in the doctrines of the major theological schools and in the thought of prominent medieval Muslim theologians.

Author : Camilla Adang,Hassan Ansari,Maribel Fierro,Sabine Schmidtke
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9789004307834

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Accusations of Unbelief in Islam by Camilla Adang,Hassan Ansari,Maribel Fierro,Sabine Schmidtke Pdf

The present volume offers nineteen studies of takfīr: accusations of unbelief, covering different periods and parts of the Muslim world. Takfīr was and is an effective instrument to delegitimize one's opponents, who may face social exclusion or even persecution.

Author : Mohammad Hashim Kamali
Publisher : International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT)
Page : 55 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781642052350

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Tajdid, Islah and Civilisational Renewal in Islam by Mohammad Hashim Kamali Pdf

The history of Islamic thought is marked by a continuous tradition of internal revitalisation and reform embedded in the principles of islah, and tajdid. The ultimate purpose has been to bring existing realities and social change in line with the transcendant and universal standard of the Qur’an and Sunnah through a process of restoration and reform. The tradition of islah-tajdid has thus consistently challenged the Muslim status quo and prompted fresh interpretation of the Qur’an and Sunnah, understood and implemented through the methodologies of interpretation and ijtihad, as well as the rejection of unwarranted accretions to the original messages of Islam. The basic theme of the paper is that civilisational renewal is an integral part of Islamic thought. The paper looks into the meaning, definition and origins of tajdid and islah and their relationship with ijtihad, and how these have been manifested in the writings and contributions of the thought leaders of Islam throughout its history. It also develops tajdid-related formulas and guidelines that should lead the efforts of contemporary Muslims in forging the objectives of inter-civilisational harmony and their cooperationfor the common good.

Author : Suha Taji-Farouki,Basheer M. Nafi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Islam
ISBN : OCLC:667093827

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Islamic Thought in the Twentieth Century by Suha Taji-Farouki,Basheer M. Nafi Pdf

Author : Shiraz Maher
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780190694722

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Salafi-Jihadism by Shiraz Maher Pdf

No topic has captured the public imagination of late quite so dramatically as the specter of global jihadism. While much has been said about the way jihadists behave, their ideology remains poorly understood. As the Levant has imploded and millenarian radicals claim to have revived a Caliphate based on the teachings of the Prophet Mohammed, the need for a nuanced and accurate understanding of jihadist beliefs has never been greater. Shiraz Maher charts the intellectual underpinnings of salafi-jihadism from its origins in the mountains of the Hindu Kush to the jihadist insurgencies of the 1990s and the 9/11 wars. What emerges is the story of a pragmatic but resilient warrior doctrine that often struggles - as so many utopian ideologies do - to consolidate the idealism of theory with the reality of practice. His ground-breaking introduction to salafi-jihadism recalibrates our understanding of the ideas underpinning one of the most destructive political philosophies of our time by assessing classical works from Islamic antiquity alongside those of contemporary ideologues. Packed with refreshing and provocative insights, Maher explains how war and insecurity engendered one of the most significant socio-religious movements of the modern era.

Author : James Piscatori,Amin Saikal
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781108481250

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Islam Beyond Borders by James Piscatori,Amin Saikal Pdf

Revealing how the one community of the faith in the Qur'an, the umma, affects competing politics of identity in the Muslim world.

Author : Sherman A. Jackson
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : UOM:39015057630058

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On the Boundaries of Theological Tolerance in Islam by Sherman A. Jackson Pdf

"Abu Hamid al Ghazali, one of the most famous Muslim intellectuals in the history of Islam, set out to provide a legally sanctioned definition of Unbelief (kufr) as the basis for a criterion for determining who is to be considered a Muslim and who is not, as far as theology is concerned. The translation is preceded by an extensive commentary in which the author reconstructs the historical and theoretical context of the Faysal and discusses its relevance for contemporary thought and practice." "This is particularly relevant to the contemporary Muslim theological scene, given the on-going controversy between Revivalist groups, Rationalist and Traditionalist, as to what is the true interpretation of religion and what constitutes a grave deviation from it."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Nelly Lahoud
Publisher : Hurst Publishers
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781849040624

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The Jihadis' Path to Self-destruction by Nelly Lahoud Pdf

Are violent jihadis an enduring feature of modern international affairs, or do they hold in their own doctrines the seeds of self-destruction? Historical precedent suggests the latter. Jihadi ideologues have formulated an individualist-centered Islam to mobilise Muslims far and wide, youths above all, to join a global jihad. However, the duty and right to an individually initiated jihad constitutes just one side of this do-it-yourself Islam; the other is the duty to protect the purity of doctrinal beliefs against any perceived deviation by even their fellow jihadis. This book explores the religious philosophy underlying jihadism, as set against the background of the Kharijites, the first counter-establishment movement in Islam, whose idealistic and individualistic practice of Islam inevitably led them to deploy takfir against each other and thereby to self-destruct. By investigating the links between Kharijism and jihadism, Lahoud argues that the same doctrinal beliefs that appear to unite today's jihadis will also be the cause of their downfall.

Author : Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad
Publisher : Islam International Publications Ltd
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1990-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Murder in the Name of Allah by Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad Pdf

Murder in the Name of Allah is the first translation into English of Mazhab Ke Nam Per Khoon, a re-affirmation of the basic tenets of Islam. Hardly a day passes on which an Islamic event does not make headlines. The president of a Muslim country is assassinated by the supporters of Muslim brotherhood; a European journalist is taken hostage by Islamic Jihad; a Pan-American aircraft is hijacked by another Muslim group; American university professors are taken into custody by Hezbullah; Two passenger carrying airplanes were slammed in to world trade center. The glare of 'Islamic' revolution in Iran is reflected through the flares of every gulf oil refinery. This book is a reminder that the purpose of any religion is the spread of peace, tolerance and understanding. It argues that the meaning of Islam—submission to the will of God—has been steadily corrupted by minority elements in the community. Instead of spreading peace, the religion has been abused by fanatics and made an excuse for violence and the spread of terror, both inside and outside the faith. In confirming the true spirit of Islam, it makes the point to followers of all religions that the future of mankind depends on the intrinsic values of love, tolerance, and freedom of conscience and of belief.

Author : Roel Meijer
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 463 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2009-08
Category : History
ISBN : 0199326282

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Global Salafism by Roel Meijer Pdf

Given the salience of the terms 'Salafism' or 'Jihadi-Salafism, ' not only in specialist analyses but also in the media, the currents of Islamic thought grouped under these terms are poised to become more widely known. Yet much western analysis suffers from a lack of sophistication and discernment on this important doctrinal trend in contemporary Islamic thought, so that 'Salafism' is some what liberally employed to denote, with far too much specificity, a phenomenon that is only opaquely defined to the western reader. The contributors to 'Global Salafism' are careful to map out not only the differences in the Salafist schools, but also to underscore the fluidity of this broad doctrinal tendency. They examine the phenomenon both in its regional manifestations - which demonstrate surprising diversities, ambivalences and contradictions - and in its shared essential doctrines. In so doing they highlight the ambivalences inherent in Salafism itself, and the Salafist believers' claim to be reviving Islamic thought for the modern age - albeit through the paradox of 'out-antiquing the antique' by appealing to a greater, older, purer authenticity. With considerable subtlety the tensions between the local and the global aspirations of exponents and claimants to the 'Salafist method' are explored and the parallels and divergences weighed. This is a unique book that can justifiably claim to be pioneering, as it is the first of its kind to take the phenomenon of Salafism as a whole, and address the task of defining what is, despite its crucial importance, a relatively neglected field.

Author : Ludwig W. Adamec
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2009-09-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780810871601

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The A to Z of Islam by Ludwig W. Adamec Pdf

"Along with a list of abbreviations and acronyms and a map of the Islamic world, a chronology lists important dates from the 6th to the end of the 20th century, and an introductory chapter outlines the history of Islam. A comprehensive bibliography guides the serious student for further research."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Karl-Heinz Ohlig,Gerd-R. Puin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : UOM:39076002859820

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The Hidden Origins of Islam by Karl-Heinz Ohlig,Gerd-R. Puin Pdf

Based on the premise that reliable history can only be written on the basis of sources that are contemporary with the events described, the contributors to this in-depth investigation present research that reveals the obscure origins of Islam in a completely new light.

Author : Gilles Kepel
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : 0674010906

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Jihad by Gilles Kepel Pdf

Kepel has traveled throughout the Muslim world gathering documents, interviews, and archival materials, in order to give readers a comprehensive understanding of the scope of Islamist movements, their past, and their present. 7 maps.

Author : Justyna Nedza
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789004413870

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Takfīr im militanten Salafismus by Justyna Nedza Pdf

In this work, Justyna Nedza presents the first comprehensive analysis of the theologically charged legal practice of takfir in Egyptian and Saudi militant Salafist thought, with a focus on how this practice is employed to justify militant opposition to the state. Justyna Nedza präsentiert hier die erste umfassende Analyse der theologisch aufgeladenen Rechtspraxis des takfīr im militanten Salafismus, insbesondere in Ägypten und Saudi Arabien. Dabei liegt das Hauptaugenmerk darauf, wie takfīr zur Rechtfertigung eines gewaltsamen Vorgehens gegen den Staat eingesetzt wird.