Islam and Rationalism: A Comprehensive Analysis from the Quran and Sunnah
Abstract
The research paper in hand addresses the very phenomenon of rationalism in the light of Islamic injunctions as a whole and its prime significance regarding promotion of body of knowledge in order to clarify a number of misconceptions especially in the backdrop of Islam-West dialectics. Moreover; the glorious past of Islam suggests that the modern day wisdom and vision is not apart from the centuries old historical process in the light of illustrations from the life and times of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). As the study is based on qualitative research, the discussion revolves around argument and analysis augmented with illustrations from the annals of Islamic History. Hence; it helps to reach a sold conclusion that logic and reasoning is the true base of Islamic research as well as functioning as a religion as the Holy Prophet (PBUH) not only encouraged to question but also asserted on logic and reasoning which is the real essence of today’s rationalism.
Authors
Muhammad Amanullah
Ph. D Scholar, Department of History, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan
Dr. Mazher Hussain
Assistant Professor, Department of History, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan
Muhammad Anwar Farooq
Ph. D Scholar, Department of History, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan