Open AccessTajdid, Islah and Civilisational Renewal in Islam
Author(s) -
Mohammad Hāshim Kamali
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
islam and civilisational renewal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2041-8728
pISSN - 2041-871X
DOI - 10.52282/icr.v4i4.434
Subject(s) - harmony (color) , islam , theme (computing) , meaning (existential) , sociology , political science , epistemology , philosophy , theology , art , computer science , visual arts , operating system
The basic theme of this article is that civilisational renewal is an integral part of Islamic thought. The article looks into the meaning, definition and origins of tajdid, islah and their relationship with ijtihad, and how these have been manifested in the writings and contributions of the thought leaders of Islam throughout its history. The article develops tajdid-related formulas and guidelines that should lead the efforts of contemporary Muslims in articulating the objectives of inter-civilisational harmony and their cooperation for the common good.