Open AccessScholarship and Social Engagement
Author(s) -
Louay M. Safi
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
american journal of islam and society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2690-3741
pISSN - 2690-3733
DOI - 10.35632/ajis.v36i1.683
Subject(s) - scholarship , nexus (standard) , theme (computing) , sociology , islam , social engagement , social science , epistemology , political science , law , philosophy , theology , computer science , embedded system , operating system
The theme of this editorial is inspired by the passing of a dear friend, Sulayman Nyang, whose life epitomized the nexus between scholarship and social engagement. Dr. Nyang’s life and career follows a long-held Islamic tradition stretching over a millennium. I would like to begin my reflections by citing the tradition of social engagement and social responsibility within Islamic scholarship, and then briefly examine how that tradition was upheld by Dr. Nyang and offer a synopsis of his thoughts and actions.