Abdul Razak, Mohd Abbas and Artalim Zaim, Muntaha (2025) From Al-Kindi to Al-Attas: a journey through Muslim philosophy. IIUM-Today.
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Abstract
The need for philosophy in the Muslim world is a highly contested issue. Those who oppose it argue that the Qur’an is sufficient and that Muslims should not rely on the philosophical ideas of the ancient world. On the other hand, those who recognize the beauty and benefit of engaging in philosophy advocate for its role in shaping the way we perceive and understand the natural world and the reason for our existence in this world. Historically, the development of philosophy in the Muslim caliphates began after the time of the Khulafāʾ al-Rāshidīn (633–661). As the Muslim empires expanded, their scholars came into close contact with the philosophical traditions of earlier civilizations such as the Greek, Persian, and Indian. The growth of philosophy as a vital and dynamic discipline reached its peak during the Abbasid period (750–1258), particularly in Baghdad. At the same time, a parallel intellectual flourishing occurred in Muslim Spain (711–1492), under a dynasty established by one of the surviving members of the Umayyad caliphate. Later, similar developments took place in Damascus and Cairo. These centers of learning actively participated in translating ancient manuscripts from various languages into Arabic, laying the foundation for a rich tradition of philosophical inquiry in the Muslim world.
| Item Type: | Article (Bulletin) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Al-Kindi, Al-Attas, Muslim Philosophy, Golden Age, Al-Ghazali, Ibn Rushd |
| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > B Philosophy (General) B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam > BP166 Theology (Kalam) |
| Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): | Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Fundamental and Inter-Disciplinary Studies (Effective: 5th Feb 2014) Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Dr. Mohd Abbas Abdul Razak |
| Date Deposited: | 15 May 2025 11:10 |
| Last Modified: | 15 May 2025 11:10 |
| URI: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/121024 |
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