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What Is Enlightenment? An Islamic Perspective, Muqtedar Khan
What Is Enlightenment? An Islamic Perspective, Muqtedar Khan
Muqtedar Khan
This essay draws on Immanuel Kant’s concept of enlightenment as an escape from self- imposed ignorance and argues that a similar concept of enlightenment can be understood within the Muslim context as escape from self-imposed jahiliyyah, which is understood as fear to exercise reason publicly. The article advocates for ijtihad, is critical of Taqlid, and invokes Islamic sources to invest confidence in contemporary use of reason for interpreting Islam.
Political Authority In Islam, Muqtedar Khan
Political Authority In Islam, Muqtedar Khan
Muqtedar Khan
The chapter is a survey of various approaches to political authority in Islamic thought.
Political Authority In Islam, Muqtedar Khan
Political Authority In Islam, Muqtedar Khan
Muqtedar Khan
The chapter is a survey of various approaches to political authority in Islamic thought.