Evaluation of the Modernist Intellectual School in Qur'anic Interpretation
This academic work by Dr. Jilani ben Touhami Meftah provides a rigorous critique of modernist approaches to understanding the Holy Qur'an. Focusing on the influential Sudanese thinker Abu al-Qasim Haj Hamad, the author analyzes the "Modernist School" and its attempts to apply contemporary methodologies to sacred texts. The book seeks to bridge the gap between traditional exegesis and modern inquiry, offering a framework for a healthy, civilized engagement with the Qur'an in the modern era.
Key Features
- Critical Analysis: Examines the methodology of Abu al-Qasim Haj Hamad, specifically his theories on "The Second Islamic Globalism" and the "Methodological Knowledge of the Qur'an".
- Comparative Approach: Compares modernist results with classical interpretation methods to extract a balanced contemporary understanding.
- Three-Point Synthesis: Concludes with three essential pillars for modern Qur'anic engagement: respecting established constants, mastering traditional heritage, and properly absorbing modern methodologies.
- Academic Credibility: Written by a specialized scholar with doctorates in both Interpretation (Tafsir) and Education.
Customer Benefits
- Deepen Your Knowledge: Gain a sophisticated understanding of how contemporary thinkers view the Qur'an and the challenges their methodologies face.
- Academic Resource: An essential text for students and researchers of Islamic studies, hermeneutics, and modern Islamic thought.
- Balanced Perspective: Helps readers navigate the complex landscape of "Modernist" vs. "Traditionalist" interpretations with scholarly objectivity.
Product Details
Author: Dr. Jilani ben Touhami Meftah
Title (English): Evaluation of the Modernist Intellectual School in Qur'anic Interpretation (Abu al-Qasim Haj Hamad as a Case Study)
Publisher: UNISSA
Publication Date: 2015
Language: Arabic
ISBN-13: 9789991765686