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Publication date: 11 June 2019

Contemporary Islamic philosophy response to reality and thinking outside history

Mohamed Othman Elkhosht

The purpose of this paper is to draw a map of the general features of epistemological and critical concerns in contemporary Islamic philosophy. This study will not be…

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The purpose of this paper is to draw a map of the general features of epistemological and critical concerns in contemporary Islamic philosophy. This study will not be confined to the domain of academic philosophy or to those who are professionals in the field of philosophy.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper adopted the critical rational approach in dealing with contemporary Islamic philosophy in the Arab world. The scope will include scholars from different fields of epistemology who tried to present a “vision” of the attitude that should be adopted in facing the challenges of the age and the problems of the nation on the epistemological level or the political, economic and social levels.

Findings

There is a need for a philosophy of action and progress rather than a philosophy that is based on abstract ideas and theories and of words/rhetoric. The ethics required to accomplish this ought to identify the attributes of the citizen who can reach self-actualization through legitimate means based on a progress agenda with theoretical and philosophical foundations.

Research limitations/implications

Because a critical rational approach can be dealt with from different perspectives, this paper will adopt the classification of the principal intellectual trends: the reformist, secular and liberal.

Practical implications

This paper covers a long time span to determine whether the philosophical projects have been effective.

Originality/value

This paper, which criticizes the philosophic projects that are theoretically unsound and that do not address real social problems (like poverty), argues the need for a philosophy of progress and action. This will lead to devising an agenda that addresses the challenges the society is facing and to finding alternative and creative solutions resulting in development.

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Journal of Humanities and Applied Social Sciences, vol. 1 no. 1
Type: Research Article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/JHASS-05-2019-001
ISSN: 2632-279X

Keywords

  • Egypt
  • Epistemology
  • Philosophy
  • Islamic philosophy
  • Religion
  • Reform
  • Secular
  • Secularization
  • Arab philosophy
  • Liberal

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Publication date: 19 November 2018

A Spiritual Understanding of Islamic Education

Glenn Hardaker and Aishah Ahmad Sabki

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Pedagogy in Islamic Education
Type: Book
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-78754-531-120181005
ISBN: 978-1-78754-532-8

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Publication date: 10 December 2018

The Process of Islamic Management Formation and Its Approaches

Seyed Mohammad Moghimi

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Principles and Fundamentals of Islamic Management
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-78769-673-020181002
ISBN: 978-1-78769-674-7

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Publication date: 19 November 2018

Philosophy of Islam and Knowledge

Glenn Hardaker and Aishah Ahmad Sabki

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Pedagogy in Islamic Education
Type: Book
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-78754-531-120181004
ISBN: 978-1-78754-532-8

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Publication date: 15 April 2014

Philosophy, language policy and the knowledge society

Arfan Ismail

An effective language policy is of central importance in any educational reform endeavour. As the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries seek to foster the conditions…

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An effective language policy is of central importance in any educational reform endeavour. As the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries seek to foster the conditions for the creation and maintenance of knowledge societies, this chapter sets out to examine how language policy can be viewed from a philosophical perspective with reference to Islamic epistemic, ontological and axiological norms. The chapter contends at the outset that Muslim students and academics can suffer from pragmatic failure and cognitive dissonance if an effective language policy is not implemented that takes into account their philosophical disposition. A way to mitigate against this cognitive dissonance is explored, which would result in a language policy predicated on Islamic philosophical norms. A language policy thus articulated is viewed as a necessary precursor to the development of a knowledge society in Islamic countries.

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Education for a Knowledge Society in Arabian Gulf Countries
Type: Book
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/S1479-367920140000024005
ISBN: 978-1-78350-834-1

Keywords

  • Muslim philosophy
  • Islamic ontology
  • Islamic axiology
  • medium of instruction
  • pragmatic failure
  • Arabic medium instruction

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Publication date: 1 March 1992

A CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF THE CONCEPT OF ISLAMIZATION OF KNOWLEDGE IN CONTEMPORARY TIMES

Masudul Alam Choudhury and Mohammad Akram Nadwi

This paper addresses three interrelated objectives. The approach is philosophical and comparative. As far as possible the Islamic arguments of the paper are derived from the Quran.

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This paper addresses three interrelated objectives. The approach is philosophical and comparative. As far as possible the Islamic arguments of the paper are derived from the Quran.

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Humanomics, vol. 8 no. 3
Type: Research Article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/eb006133
ISSN: 0828-8666

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Publication date: 20 June 2008

Understanding the objectives of Islamic banking: a survey of stakeholders' perspectives

Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki

The purpose of this paper is to survey the viewpoints of various stakeholder groups on the philosophy and objectives of Islamic banking, particularly in a dual banking…

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The purpose of this paper is to survey the viewpoints of various stakeholder groups on the philosophy and objectives of Islamic banking, particularly in a dual banking environment, as in the case of Malaysia.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper presents primary data collected by self‐administered and postal questionnaires involving a sample of 1,500 respondents representing seven stakeholder groups, namely customers, depositors, local communities, Islamic banking managers, employees, banking regulatory officers and Shariah advisers. An exploratory factor analysis is employed to examine the respondents' perceptions towards various objectives of Islamic banking.

Findings

This paper reveals that respondents regard Islamic banking as an institution that should uphold social objectives and promote Islamic values towards their staffs, clients and the general public. Other factors perceived to be important include contributing to the social welfare of the community, promoting sustainable development projects and alleviating poverty.

Practical implications

The empirical evidence of this paper affects two aspects; first Islamic banks must not be solely profit‐driven entities; rather they must aim at promoting Islamic norms and values to achieve the economic objectives as prescribed by Shariah (Islamic Law). Second, true success for Islamic banking participants depends on the extent to which they can integrate social goals with the mechanics of financial innovation. This research will be of interest to both incumbent and potential entrants into this niche market.

Originality/value

The paper reports findings from the first nation‐wide survey of diverse stakeholder groups in the area of Islamic banking and finance.

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International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management, vol. 1 no. 2
Type: Research Article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/17538390810880982
ISSN: 1753-8394

Keywords

  • Islam
  • Banking
  • Stakeholder analysis
  • Surveys
  • Malaysia

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Publication date: 4 February 2011

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Contributions to Economic Analysis
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/S0573-8555(2011)0000291027
ISBN: 978-0-85724-721-6

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Publication date: 23 March 2020

Methodology of integrated knowledge in Islamic economics and finance: collective ijtihād

Ildus Rafikov and Elmira Akhmetova

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the methodology of integrated knowledge in Islamic economics and finance and seek to offer collective ijtihād as one way to find…

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The purpose of this paper is to discuss the methodology of integrated knowledge in Islamic economics and finance and seek to offer collective ijtihād as one way to find solutions to the existing problems in the field.

Design/methodology/approach

The study is based on the idea of multidisciplinarity or interdisciplinarity, which uses not only traditional sources of Islam and economics, such as uṣūl al-fiqh, fiqh mu’amalat, econometrics, statistics, microeconomics and macroeconomics but also looks into behavioural and natural sciences for inspiration and solutions. This paper is constructed using the methodology of “the two readings”, as promoted by the International Institute of Islamic Thought, and which combines the revealed and the existential sciences.

Findings

This paper proposes the collaborative multidisciplinary methodology as the main approach to studying the modern problems and challenges, as well as for finding solutions in the fields of Islamic economics and finance.

Practical implications

Studying and researching issues, particularly in the field of Islamic economics and finance, from an interdisciplinary perspective, effectively broadens practical applications and possibilities in Islamic finance.

Originality/value

This paper contributes to social sciences, especially the field of Islamic finance, and calls upon researchers to engage in multidisciplinary studies.

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ISRA International Journal of Islamic Finance, vol. 12 no. 1
Type: Research Article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJIF-02-2019-0034
ISSN: 0128-1976

Keywords

  • Islamic finance
  • Methodology
  • Sharī’ah
  • Islamic economics
  • Multidisciplinarity
  • Integrated knowledge
  • Islam
  • Ijtihād
  • Interdisciplinary
  • Islamic economics and finance
  • Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah

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Publication date: 19 November 2018

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Glenn Hardaker and Aishah Ahmad Sabki

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Pedagogy in Islamic Education
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-78754-531-120181014
ISBN: 978-1-78754-532-8

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