Jamāl al-Bannā’s deconstruction of Qur’ānic exegeses, the Ḥadīth corpus and sharīᶜah: a critical analysis

Ushama, Thameem (2020) Jamāl al-Bannā’s deconstruction of Qur’ānic exegeses, the Ḥadīth corpus and sharīᶜah: a critical analysis. Journal of Islam in Asia, 17 (1). pp. 289-313. ISSN 1823-0970 E-ISSN 2289-8077

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Abstract

The paper examines Jamāl al-Bannā’s religious thinking. After providing a concise review of his circumstances, education and transformation of thought, a qualitative content analysis of his work reveals bizarre patterns of exposition. The paper reviews his positions on orthodox Qur’ānic exegeses, punishments for apostasy and adultery, and views on jihād, wearing ḥijāb and the permissibility of smoking when fasting, etc. His views on ijtihād and legal injunctions show exceptional non-reliance on basic sources and ijmāᶜ. The paper also examines his arguments on the Qur’ān’s sources, abrogation, generalization of the text, the authenticity of the Prophet’s traditions and other issues such as the priority of reason over Sharīᶜah, etc. In general, it unveils his deviant positions while generating much controversy.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	309/88650
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Authenticity, deconstruction, exegesis, ḥadīth, legal injunctions
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 Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Usul al-Din and Comparative Religion
Depositing User:	Prof.Dr Thameem Ushama
Date Deposited:	05 Mar 2021 12:14
Last Modified:	05 Mar 2021 12:14
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/88650

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