The concept of ghulūw in Islam: an analysis on its manifestations and causes in the modern world

Md Yusoff, Muhammad Yusri Yubhi and Ushama, Thameem and Abdul Rahim, Adibah (2020) The concept of ghulūw in Islam: an analysis on its manifestations and causes in the modern world. Intellectual Discourse, 28 (2). ISSN 0128-4878 E-ISSN 2289-5639 (In Press)

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Abstract

Ghulūw (Religious extremism) is an ongoing issue which has been debated from the past and continues to the present day. It is astounding how something associated with religion can lead a person far from religion for doing something that is forbidden itself. Therefore, to understand the reality of this concept of ghulūw in this modern world, this article will attempt to explore the meaning of ghulūw; firstly, from the etymological and linguistic points of view, and then secondly, from the perspective of sharaʿ including the Qur’ānic and Prophetic traditions before concluding its actual meaning by examining the opinions of both classical and contemporary Muslim scholars. Finally, this article will investigate its manifestations and causes of ghulūw in the modern world from the standpoint of contemporary Muslim scholars. Consequently, the study concludes that ghulūw refers to strictness in beliefs and actions which exceeds beyond the required limits of sharaʿ and therefore emphasizing the importance of embracing the characteristics of wasaṭiyyah as a remedy to reject and oppose all kinds of ghulūw.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	309/85369
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Ghulūw, religious extremism, strictness, wasaṭiyyah, moderation, ummah wasaṭā, modern world and Muslim scholars.
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BL Religion
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Usul al-Din and Comparative Religion
Depositing User:	Dr Adibah Abdul Rahim
Date Deposited:	25 Nov 2020 16:24
Last Modified:	25 Nov 2020 16:24
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/85369

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