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The Islamization of Knowledge is an intellectual concept rooted in Islamic philosophy. It suggests the integration of Islamic teachings with modern academic disciplines, including science and technology. The idea believes that knowledge and science should be consistent with the principles of Islam, promoting a comprehensive understanding of the world from an Islamic perspective.

This concept originated among Islamic thinkers during the 20th century, including prominent figures like Ismail al-Faruqi, who expressed concerns about the secularization of knowledge in Muslim societies.^[1] The objective isn't to reject modern knowledge or methodologies, but rather, to align them with Islamic principles.

The Islamization of Knowledge encourages a shift from segregated learning (where religious and secular knowledge is separated) to an integrated system interpreted through an Islamic lens. It proposes the critique and reconsideration of scientific, social, and humanistic disciplines based on Islamic principles.

Supporters argue that this concept helps Muslims maintain their religious identity in a secular world while benefiting from modern science and knowledge. Critics, however, worry about the potential conflation of religion and science and the impact on free inquiry. Others express concerns about a single interpretation of Islam being imposed on diverse Muslim societies.

The concept has led to the establishment of institutions like the International Institute of Islamic Thought, which focus on intellectual development and research inspired by the Islamization of Knowledge.

References

^ Isma'il Raji al-Faruqi. "Islamization of Knowledge: Problems, Principles, and Prospective." in Islam: Source and Purpose of Knowledge, International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT), 1982.

External links

The Islamization of science or the marginalization of Islam: The positions of Seyyed Hossein Nasr and Ziauddin Sardar
The Islamization of Social Sciences
Liberal and progressive Islam from Alan Godlas' Islamic resources page at the University of Georgia
Imtiyaz Yusuf (ed.), Islam and Knowledge: Al Faruqi's Concept of Religion in Islamic Thought

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