The phenomenon of meeting the Prophet in this world: the Malay Sufi perception

Mohd Amin, Wan Mohd Azam (2011) The phenomenon of meeting the Prophet in this world: the Malay Sufi perception. In: Islamic revealed knowledge: dimensions of thought. IIUM Press, Kuala Lumpur, pp. 251-272. ISBN 9789670225180

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Abstract

This paper examines the phenomenon of meeting the Prophet in this world. The analysis made on the authentic traditions and opinions of some of the traditionalists (muhaddith) reveals that the meeting with the Prophet can only take place in the true dream or al-ru'yah al-sadiqah as the Prophet who died long time ago will not return to this world. Contrary to this, one of the alleged sufi group of Malaysia develops the idea that the Prophet would return to this world by citing the views of outstanding scholars such as al-Suyuti (d.911/1505), al-Sha'rani (d.973/1565) and al-Dihlawi (d. 1176/1762). In-depth analysis on their arguments shows that they have applied a kind of reasoning technique on the Qur'anic verses and traditions and misquoted the opinions of famous scholars.

Item Type:	Book Chapter
Additional Information:	443/2515
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Prophet Muhammad, Malay, Sufi, al-ru'yah al-sadiqah
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam > BP165.5 Dogma (‘Aqa’id)
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 Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences
Depositing User:	Professor W Mohd Azam Mohd Amin
Date Deposited:	21 Sep 2011 12:24
Last Modified:	11 Jan 2021 14:47
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/2515

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