Islamic Intellectualism is dead: or so argues William Chittick in
this profound new book. Whilst many may say that Islamic studies
thrives as a subject, Chittick points to the words of one of his
former Professors when describing young colleagues: they know
everything one can possibly know about a text, except what it says.
Indeed, Chittick states that it is impossible to understand ancient
Islamic texts without the years of contemplative study that are
anathema to the modern education system. While modern intellectuals
with faith often treat their studies and faith in two seperate
spheres, Chittick argues that it is essential to return to the ways
of the ancient Sufis, who viewed knowledge of the soul, the world,
and God as an extension of the same thing.
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