Rationalism and criticism in the Qur’an: an analytical study from modern books of tafsir

Solihin, Sohirin Mohammad and Osmani, Noor Mohammad and Jani, Mohd. Shah (2017) Rationalism and criticism in the Qur’an: an analytical study from modern books of tafsir. Al-Burhan: Journal of Qur'an and Sunnah Studies, 1 (1). pp. 52-68. ISSN 1823-1926

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Abstract

The paper attempts to reveal the significance on the use of intellect and criticism in Muslim theology to prove the validity of the revelation, particularly relating to truth and justice. This can be conducted by exploring the views of the mufassirËn and contemporary Muslim scholars in providing an exposition towards the Qur’Énic verses focusing on the prohibition of blind fanaticism. The emphasis is closely linked with Muslim activities with an attempt in achieving progress in their lives. We found that creative thinking and the use of intellect is inseparable from the concept of reading as reflected within the first revelation given to the Prophet (pbuh). It is to not simply read the text, rather, it deals with rationality to confirm, with the concept of the truth which may come from human thought. Hence, the revelation appeals to its adherents to observe the use of rationalism and criticism to confirm the validity of certain thought.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	2318/61373
Uncontrolled Keywords:	rationalism, criticism, reading, revelation, the Qur’Énand contemporary Muslim scholars, rasional, pemikiran kritis, wahyu, membaca,Qur’Én danilmuanIslamkontemporari
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam > BP100 Sacred books > BP130 Works about the Qurʼān
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Qur’an and Sunnah
Depositing User:	Dr. Sohirin Mohammad Solihin
Date Deposited:	15 Jan 2018 16:50
Last Modified:	23 Feb 2018 11:56
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/61373

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