Transformation of Islamic studies: an ethical and methodological analysis
The field of Islamic Studies, like any other discipline, necessitates ongoing research and refinement. However, the nature of this researchwhether theoretical, empirical, or a combination of both- remains a critical question. This inquiry prompts a reconsideration of Islamic Studies, prompting a...
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2024
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/111222/2/111222_Transformation%20of%20Islamic%20studies.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/111222/ https://journals.iium.edu.my/irkh/index.php/ijrcs https://doi.org/10.31436/ijrcs.v6i2.297 |
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| Institution: | Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia |
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| Summary: | The field of Islamic Studies, like any other discipline, necessitates
ongoing research and refinement. However, the nature of this researchwhether theoretical, empirical, or a combination of both- remains a critical
question. This inquiry prompts a reconsideration of Islamic Studies,
prompting a re-evaluation of its scope and methodological foundations.
Historically rooted in a limited perspective that framed Islam solely as a
religious phenomenon, this paper contends that such a narrow conception fails
to capture the comprehensive essence of Islam, as portrayed in the Qur’an.
Islam, according to the Qur’an, is a holistic worldview encompassing a way
of life, a source of values, morals, laws, and universal principles crucial for
cultural and civilisational development. The argument presented herein posits
that the scope of Islamic Studies must transcend the confines of traditional
religious studies. Instead, it advocates for a paradigm shift towards a more
comprehensive examination that includes issues related to worldview, way
of life, culture, and civilisation. This paper asserts the imperative need for a
transformative approach in Islamic Studies, advocating for a broader research
program that addresses the multifaceted dimensions of Islam. Utilising a
qualitative method of content analysis, this paper aims to explore and analyse
the scope and objectives of Islamic Studies, identifying research problems
that extend beyond conventional religious frameworks. Ultimately, the paper
seeks to situate Islamic Studies within a broader cultural and civilisational
context, emphasising its role in fostering human and social development. |
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