Epistemology - An Islamic perspective

Azram, Mohammad (2011) Epistemology - An Islamic perspective. IIUM Engineering Journal, 12 (5). ISSN 1511-788X

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Abstract

Since man is the vicegerent of God in this world. And in order to enable him to fulfill his responsibilities (of his vicegerency), God has endowed man with the potentials of creative & conceptual knowledge. It becomes incumbent upon him to mould knowledge in the framework provided by Islam. Thus all types of knowledge whether it is Natural Science, Social Science or even Pure Science, should be understood with the aim to establish an Islamic System. In this paper we will discuss the background of epistemology, different areas of epistemology-like source, types (revealed and derived), elements in Islam, principles (Unity of Allah, unity of creation,and unity of thoughts) and limitations.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	3127/11641
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BL Religion
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Science
Depositing User:	Prof Mohammad Azram
Date Deposited:	22 Dec 2011 15:01
Last Modified:	21 Jan 2012 13:24
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/11641

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