This book, Toward Islamic Anthropology: Definition, Dogma and Direction, is a valuable prerequisite for the study and assessment of Western anthropology from a universal or Islamic perspective. Dr. Akbar Ahmed, author of this work, contends that Western Anthropology offers the Islamic scholar a body of knowledge worthy of merit, but which is, unfortunately, laden with conclusions based on cultural presumptions, misinformation and ethnocentrism. Approaching the subject from an Islamic perspective, Dr. Ahmed zeros in upon the Methodological prejudices, which he suggests represents the greatest challenge to be overcome in the field. As the Late Dr. Isma il R. al-Faruqi states in the introduction of the book, regarding the cause of truth as its own, Islam prescribes that where there is valid evidence for the other point of view; the mind must bend itself to it with humility. But where the evidence is spurlous or lacking, the Islamic mind feels itself compelled to expose the incoherence. In Part I, Dr. Ahmed reviews the science of Anthropology and compares its development with that of other disciplines. He also shows how given historical and political periods, such as the colonial era, forced erroneous methodological frameworks upon the discipline. In Part II, the author establishes the fact that Anthropology had its roots in the Islamic scientific heritage, dating back to the tenth Hijri century. He concludes that anthropologists must transcend themselves and their cultures, to a position where they can speak to, and understand those around them in terms of their special humanity, irrespective of color, caste or creed."

Toward Islamic Anthropology: Definition, Dogma, and Directions (Islamization of Knowledge Series)

Politics & Social Sciences

Akbar S. Ahmed

Social Sciences

International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT)

This book attempts to lay the intellectual foundations for a reconsideration of what constitutes a truly Islamic world order. Much of the value of this work lies in its discussion of methodology, and in the ways it proposes that further study may be undertaken in the social sciences in general, by means of methodology developed from a purely Islamic perspective.

Towards an Islamic Theory of International Relations: New Directions for Methodology and Thought (Islamization of Knowledge Series; No 1)

AbdulHamid AbuSulayman

Religion & Spirituality

<p>If the concept of tawhid is central to Islam and everything Islamic, it is because of its centrality to existence and everything that exists. Indeed, Islamic science, whether religious, moral or natural is essentially a quest to discover the order underlying the variegated world of multiplicity. The work of al shahid, Dr. Ismail Raji al-Faruqi on the subject of tawhid affords the reader not only a look on the axial doctrine of Islam, but also allows the reader to understand that doctrine from a number of different perspectives. In the endeavor to explain the simple truths of the doctrine of unity, Dr. al-Faruqi touches upon a broad spectrum of subjects, drawing elements from history, comparative religion, anthropology, philosophy, ethics, epistemology, archaeology, and other disciplines. As such, his concept of tawhid is rich in the depth of its erudition, abundant in its perception, and direct in its implications for life and thought. Indeed, it is perhaps this work more than any other that reflects the profound and original thought of Dr. al-Faruqi.</p>

Al Tawhid: Its Implications for Thought and Life (Issues in Islamic Thought, 4)

Ismail R. Al-Faruqi

Now more than ever before, Muslim young men and women need to improve not only their personal skills but also their group performance. This Guide presents easy-to-follow instructions which can be used by those who desire to acquire these skills. This Guide focuses on the training needs of Muslim young men and women by providing the experience acquired by Muslim leaders over the last several decades. Thus, the new generation of leaders will be able to start from where their leaders left off, rather than having to duplicate their predecessors successes and/or failures. Using a simple Dos and Don'ts format, this Guide enables the user to optimize his/her understanding of the art and science of da'wah and how it can be applied in today's world. Like genius, leadership entails harder work for the one who was born without this skill. It is to such people that this Guide is addressed. We are confident that, with the help of Allah, the user will be able to make a quantum leap forward in the areas of growth and improvement through the proper use of the methods outlined in this Guide. Over time, there will be noticeable improvements in the areas of concepts, management, administration, and communication as well as the skills needed for conducting camps, conferences, and meetings. This Guide is supplemented by suggested workbooks which will lead to an even deeper understanding of the skills needed for successful leaders.

Training Guide for Islamic Workers (Human Development, 1) (English and Arabic Edition)

Hisham Altalib

Although this is a very important issue for us Muslims to address, paradoxically, it is an issue we seldom address. Why is it so important, and why do we seldom address it? It is important because it affects our relationship with one another as well as with non-Muslims, and thus the spread of Islam- all crucial concerns for the future of the Ummah. Why then do we seldom speak about it? Because to do so is to run the risk of being abused, misunderstood and quoted out of context by people who cannot tolerate any opinion other than their own, even if that other opinion has a sound basis in Islamic teachings. Brief as it may appear, and dealing with such a topical subject, this book is quite comprehensive. The author shows motives which produce the lax and the extremist types of people. Speaking the language of hikmah, but making use of cogent arguments, she addresses committed Muslim youth with an open mind and suggests wise and efficient solutions to remedy laxity and extremism in society. Easy to read, brief, balanced and enjoyable, this book is the first of its category to deal with the burning issues of laxity, moderation and extremism. It is a must for and a companion to every responsible Muslim involved in da wah work. Even non-Muslims can greatly benefit from such illuminating insights on what a true Muslim s attitude should be when fulfilling his obligation of transmitting the Divine message to his fellow human beings.

Laxity, Moderation and Extremism in Islam (Occasional Papers)

Aisha B. Lemu

This book is an attempt to recapture the original vitality, which was ever concomitant with the high moral code of Islam in order to address the amazingly complex, intertwined and fluxional aspects of modern life. Emphasized throughout the book is the need for reform and redefinition in areas like ijma', ifta' and qiyas. This is also extended to such concepts as reason, knowledge, and education in relation to divine revelation. Fashionable and borrowed concepts like democracy and sovereignty are examined in the context of a considered Islamization of one discipline- that of a political science.

Islamization: Reforming Contemporary Knowledge (Occasional Paper)

AbdulHamid A. AbuSulayman

In this book, Dr. Irfan Ul Haq examines the primary sources of Islam to extract and formalize from them the Islamic economic doctrines as well as the sociopolitical framework which guides the development of society. In particular, emphasis is placed on the problems of poverty, unemployment and lack of human resource development. What the study suggests is that if Islam is properly studied through an idealistic-rational integrated methodology and understood in its spirit and purposes, it reveals a core set of permanent values and principles that form, the fixed dimension of Islam which then are applicable to virtually all human situations of society, polity, and economy in all space-and-time. It is this in-built dynamism of Islam, demonstrated here with historical examples, that is utilized in approaching and providing solutions to contemporary economic problems and issues.

Economic Doctrines of Islam: A Study in the Doctrines of Islam and Their Implications for Poverty, Employment, and Economic Growth (Islamization Of,)

Irfan Ul Haq

Delving into the true meaning and experience of Islamic spirituality, based on a person s awareness and recognition of his existence and place in Creation, Malik Badri reveals the limitations and contradictions of the current prevailing schools of psychology that deny the existence of the soul and perceive humans as mere machines acting on external stimuli. Combining the rich traditional Islamic wisdom with contemporary knowledge, the author advances a unique approach to the understanding of the human psyche and the self that gives a central position to meditation and contemplation as forms of worship in Islam. It is a book addressed to anyone who is interested in the Islamic approach towards the urgency felt by modern societies who are yearning for the rediscovery of the long-forgotten and neglected aspects of their lives.

Contemplation: An Islamic Psychospiritual Study

Malik Badri

The Vicegerency of Man is a timely contribution to the debate on Revelation and reason that has always been a central issue in Islamic thought. The book aims to clarify the relationship between reason and Revelation, and to show that far from being mutually exclusive, they both contribute to a correct portrayal of reality. Rooting his study firmly within the Islamic framework, Dr. al Najjar expounds on the role of reason and the intellect in helping humankind to accomplish the role of vicegerency of man on earth on two levels. Firstly, on the level of understanding the Revealed Text, and secondly, on the level of the application of the divine principles and their adaptation to the realities of human existence through time and space. In so doing, he shows the limits of using solely Revelation or reason in the search for truth, and demonstrates that a reconciliation of the two is necessary to serve the interests and well-being of humankind - which is the ultimate goal of Revelation.

The Vicegerency of Man, Between Revelation and Reason: A Critique of the Dialectic of the Text, Reason, and Reality (Islamic Methodology, No. 2)

Abd Al-Majid al Najjar

Sociology

<p>Delving into the true meaning and experience of Islamic spirituality, based on a person s awareness and recognition of his existence and place in Creation, Malik Badri reveals the limitations and contradictions of the current prevailing schools of psychology that deny the existence of the soul and perceive humans as mere machines acting on external stimuli. Combining the rich traditional Islamic wisdom with contemporary knowledge, the author advances a unique approach to the understanding of the human psyche and the self that gives a central position to meditation and contemplation as forms of worship in Islam. It is a book addressed to anyone who is interested in the Islamic approach towards the urgency felt by modern societies who are yearning for the rediscovery of the longforgotten and neglected spiritual aspects of their lives.</p>

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Toward Islamic Anthropology: Definition, Dogma, and Directions (Islamization of Knowledge Series)

Towards an Islamic Theory of International Relations: New Directions for Methodology and Thought (Islamization of Knowledge Series; No 1)

Al Tawhid: Its Implications for Thought and Life (Issues in Islamic Thought, 4)

Training Guide for Islamic Workers (Human Development, 1) (English and Arabic Edition)

Laxity, Moderation and Extremism in Islam (Occasional Papers)

Islamization: Reforming Contemporary Knowledge (Occasional Paper)

Economic Doctrines of Islam: A Study in the Doctrines of Islam and Their Implications for Poverty, Employment, and Economic Growth (Islamization Of,)

Contemplation: An Islamic Psychospiritual Study

The Vicegerency of Man, Between Revelation and Reason: A Critique of the Dialectic of the Text, Reason, and Reality (Islamic Methodology, No. 2)

Contemplation: An Islamic Psychospiritual Study