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The Higher Objectives of Islamic Theology - Toward a Theory of Maqasid al-Aqida (Hardcover)
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The Higher Objectives of Islamic Theology - Toward a Theory of Maqasid al-Aqida (Hardcover)
Series: AAR REFLECTION AND THEORY STU RELIGION
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In the Islamic tradition, fiqh (Islamic law) is generally regarded
as the science of furu'al-din (matters complementary to the Islamic
faith), as opposed to kalam (Islamic theology) which is known as
the science of usul al-din (matters primary to the Islamic faith).
Over time, however, fiqh has significantly surpassed Kalam in terms
of cognitive maturation and epistemic development. In The Higher
Objectives of Islamic Theology, Mohammed Gamal Abdelnour argues
that far too little attention has been paid to parallel
developments in Islamic theology. Consequently, the theological
project in the Islamic tradition has largely become limited to
definitions and deliberations about the nature and qualities of the
transcendent God, and has barely developed as a systematic
discipline devoted to the higher objectives of Islamic theology,
similar to those of Maqasid al-Shari?a (higher objectives of
Islamic law). Addressing this gap and drawing on the full-fledged
genre of Maqasid al-Shari?a, this study aims to develop a genre of
Maqasid al-?Aqida (higher objectives of Islamic theology) based on
a scheme of core values (Truth, Justice, Beauty), instead of a
scheme of hudud (penalties). Arguing that the tradition's current
overemphasis on law (Justice) has relegated both theology (Truth)
and Sufism (Beauty) to the periphery of the tradition, Abdelnour
illustrates how this marginalisation of theology and Sufism leaves
less room for an "ethical Islam" and instead prioritises "legal"
and "political Islam." In shifting the focus from law to theology,
the book thereby grapples with such questions as: why did Islamic
theology fail to develop a systemic genre of Maqasid al-?Aqida? How
do we chart out a map to guide the process of founding such an
area? In what ways can the emerging Maqasid al-?Aqida benefit from
the well-established Maqasid al-Shari?a? What are the ramifications
of having an underdeveloped theology?
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