Islamic literature: a Malaysian perspective

Baharudin, Nur Sheena and Altabaa, Homam (2019) Islamic literature: a Malaysian perspective. International Journal of Muslim World Studies. p. 1. (In Press)

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Abstract

The role of literature is, and has always been, influential and far-reaching. Although its importance may be of different degrees in different countries, the fact remains that literature continues to be one of the main factors that contribute to the makings of a culture. The need to re-introduce Islamic Literature as an accessible and structured study course is pivotal for many universities as they strive to enhance the dynamic role of their cultures on the global arena. This paper examines the need to re-introduce Islamic Literature not only as a body of literary works by Muslims from the past but as a body of literary works that is not restrictive in both time and space. Thus, contemporary students of literature have a rich classical heritage and contemporary output to examine. It is the contention of this article that the study of Islamic literature should have a wide geographical and historical scope that benefits from modern theories of literary criticism.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	8420/76331
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Islamic Literature, Literary Studies, Islamic Criticism
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam > BP87 Islamic Literature. Islamic authors P Language and Literature > PN Literature (General)
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 Homam Altabaa
Date Deposited:	06 Dec 2019 10:39
Last Modified:	06 Dec 2019 10:39
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/76331

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