The goal of this paper is to(Primordial religion): nurturing inter-religious dialogue and beyond ... more The goal of this paper is to(Primordial religion): nurturing inter-religious dialogue and beyond in al-Faruqi’s thoughts expound the spiritual basis of inter-religious dialogue by revisiting the writings of Ismail Raji al-Faruqi. This research will investigate al-Faruqi’s thoughts on Dīn al-Fiṭrah (Primordial Religion), from a spiritual basis and as a religious norm that nurtures inter-religious dialogue and beyond between the adherents of three revealed religions, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The topics dealt with are: (1) al-Faruqi’s thoughts on Dīn al-Fiṭrah (Primordial Religion), (2) al-Faruqi’s views on inter-religious dialogue, and (3) al-Faruqi’s stance on nurturing inter-religious dialogue and beyond in light of Dīn al-Fiṭrah (Primordial Religion). This paper employs descriptive and analytical methods as well as critical method. The findings of this study enrich the perspective of modern comparative religious studies with insights into the original efforts of al-Faruqi ...
This paper seeks to explore the role and efforts of Islamic organizations in reviving Islamic fai... more This paper seeks to explore the role and efforts of Islamic organizations in reviving Islamic faith among the Hui Muslim communities in early 20th century in China. The study shows how the Hui Islamic organizations led by the Hui Muslim religious leaders and intellectuals actively engaged in various types of programs and activities to revive and promote Islamic faith among the Hui Muslim communities in China. It brings important insights into the history of Islamic revival movement in China. The focus of discussion in this study is on: Background of the Islamic revival movement and the Hui Islamic organizations. The historical, descriptive and analytical methods are used in the entire research. The study finds out that the Hui Muslims during Republic of China period responded proactively to the social and political changes in the society to advance the cause of Islamic revival. Two strategies are identified, i.e. adapting to the environment and reviving and promoting Islamic faith t...
إن التحديات التي يواجهها المجتمع الإنساني المعاصر وخاصة المجتمع المسلم المعاصر من المجالات الشتَّ... more إن التحديات التي يواجهها المجتمع الإنساني المعاصر وخاصة المجتمع المسلم المعاصر من المجالات الشتَّى الاقتصادية والسياسية والاجتماعية والدينية، جعل كثير من العلماء والحكماء وخاصة علماء الأديان أن يفكِّروا حول كيفية الخروج منها. فذهب بعض من علماء الأديان وخاصة علماء الإسلام إلى ضرورة تعزير فكرة الحوار مع الآخر، واعتبروها كـ"واجب ديني ومشروع إنساني حضاري". وانطلاقاً من هذا قد اهتم هذا البحث بدراسة فكرة "حوار الأديان" من المنظور الإسلامي بالرجوع الخاص إلى النصوص القرآنية والأحاديث النبوية وأقوال بعض علماء الإسلام المعاصرين. ووصلت هذه الدراسة إلى نتيجة أن الحوار وسيلة التي تساعد الإنسان مهما كانت هويته على بناء علاقته مع أفراد المجتمع متعدد الأجناس والأديان. واعترف هذا البحث أيضا أن فكرة الحوار ليست جديدة بل قديمةً - وذكرها الله في كثير من الآيات القرآنية بصورة مباشرة وغير مباشرة حيث جعل القرآن منهجاً خاصاً لتحاور المسلم مع غيره وخاصة مع أهل الكتاب – اليهود والنصارى. والمحاور المسلم الذي يشارك في الحوارات مع أصحاب الديانات الأخرى له أهداف سامية معلومة، وتحديد أهداف الح...
Context: Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 2022
This article examines the revival of Islam in Albania through Tajdid (renewal) and Islah (reform)... more This article examines the revival of Islam in Albania through Tajdid (renewal) and Islah (reform) tendencies carried out by the Albanian Muslim Community and Muslim intellectuals, after the fall of the Communist System, in 1990s. The study intends to show the role of Tajdid and Islah activities in the restoration of Islam in the post-communist Albania. The significance of this research lies in its highlights of the renewal process of Islam in Albania within the first ten years after the fall of communism. This paper starts with a brief introduction on Albanians and their religious identity and continues with the discussion of: (1) the main factors leading to Tajdid and Islah in post-communist Albania, (2) the restoration of the Islamic educational institutions and the places of worship, and (3) the reformation of Muslim’s intellect, identity and belongingness. Descriptive and analytical methods are utilized. The analysis of this study adds new insights to the exiting literature on T...
Journal of the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization, 2017
The long discussion on the formulation of “Europe and her identity,” from a political, economic, ... more The long discussion on the formulation of “Europe and her identity,” from a political, economic, cultural or religious aspect, has, on one hand, paved the way for the unity of European nations, and created many misconceptions in the mind-set of both the elite and the masses, the developed and undeveloped nations, on the other. The worry about the absorption of core principles of one’s culture within European Community and the superiority of high culture (a subculture presented by the elite in the society within the European Community) towards popular culture or low culture (a subculture presented by the majority of the community within the European Community) have created numerous obstacles for the construction of the concept of Europe as a cultural identity, which is the thrust of the study in this paper. Cultural identity is very essential for European Community, as it persuades its people to have a sense of self and how to interact with each other. Also, it contributes to people’...
فإذا نظرنا في واقع الأمة الإسلامية نرى أنها في حال لا يخفى على كل ذي بصيرة، ويعيش المسلل فلي نمل ... more فإذا نظرنا في واقع الأمة الإسلامية نرى أنها في حال لا يخفى على كل ذي بصيرة، ويعيش المسلل فلي نمل عمت فيه الفت ، وكثرت فيه المحل ، حتلى كلاأت أص حصللس السل ة فلي عصلرنا بلعا كاللبعلة، واللبعلة لرعا متلعا . وأو ك أص ي صلس المعروف م كرا ، والم كر معروفا ، والرذيلة فضيلة، والفضيلة رذيلة، وأصلس غالل ال اس في خفة م اللبي ، ودأبلار مل العلل ، وأصللس العابلل عالملا والعلال جلابلا ، لي ترلر الفسلاأ فلي أ لتات العلال . ونتيعللة للتتلللرات المتسللارعة والأحللباا الععريللة التللي حمللر بهللا الأمللة المسلللمة فللي اللقللت الللراب ظهرت قضية المهبي الم تظر وأار حللها حراك علمي نرط ع لب المختصلي بهلا، فضللا عل انرلمال عاملة ال اس بها. وقب انعكس الاختلاف حلل صحة الأحاأي ظهلر المهبي م عبمها على عامة المسلمي ، لتدأاأ فعلة الاختلاف وحتسع في وقت لاحدال آثار الفرقة والتقسي ح خر جسب الأمة، وعلى أثر بعا حقلم د كالية بلع البراسة التي حكت فها الأسئلة التالية: ) 1( ما أحاأي ظهلر المهبي؟ وما مبى صلحتها فلي الصل اعة الحبيثيلة؟ 2( كيف فه العلماء مسألة ظهلر المهبي وما مللاقفه ؟ ) 3( ملا انعكاسلات قضلية ظهللر الم...
This study examines the role of the person of Paul in the transition of Christian religion from N... more This study examines the role of the person of Paul in the transition of Christian religion from Nazaren-Christianity to Gentile-Christianity. The goal of this paper is to explore firstly Paul‘s turning point from being a Jew to a devout Christian and secondly his missionary activities to the Gentiles (non-Jews), which played an important role in the development of Christianity as a religion, its major teachings and thoughts. Paul‘s great concern regarding the foundation of Christian theology or what is now known as the Pauline Christian theology, is presented in this study. His real contribution is found in his teachings, where the central point is the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, who after the crucifixion had risen in glory, headed a new community and guided it through his spirit. The main thrust of this paper will be on: (1) Paul‘s life and personality, (2) Paul‘s conversion from an orthodox Jew to a devout Christian, (3) Paul‘s missionary activities to the ...
This study investigates the crucial role played by inter-religious dialogue in promoting proper I... more This study investigates the crucial role played by inter-religious dialogue in promoting proper Islamic education to the Europeans. Its goal is to provide a better understanding of Islam and its teachings through proper Islamic education in order to shift the views of Europeans on Islam and Muslims from hostility and enmity to mutual respect and friendliness. The friendly engagement between Muslims and Europeans is very important as it firstly, provides better understanding of Islam, secondly, improves the educational network used by Muslims in their communication of Islamic teachings to their European fellows, thirdly, corrects the diverse interpretations of Islam by European Muslim community (based on their nationalities, cultures, and customs), and the European media (presents Islam and Muslims with stories focused exclusively on hatred, war-making, and devastation). This paper will start with a brief introduction on the Europeans and their religious identity. Then, the main disc...
This article examines the revival of Islam in Albania through Tajdid (renewal) and Islah (reform)... more This article examines the revival of Islam in Albania through Tajdid (renewal) and Islah (reform) tendencies carried out by the Albanian Muslim Community and Muslim intellectuals, after the fall of the Communist System, in 1990s. The study intends to show the role of Tajdid and Islah activities in the restoration of Islam in the post-communist Albania. The significance of this research lies in its highlights of the renewal process of Islam in Albania within the first ten years after the fall of communism. This paper starts with a brief introduction on Albanians and their religious identity and continues with the discussion of: (1) the main factors leading to Tajdid and Islah in post-communist Albania, (2) the restoration of the Islamic educational institutions and the places of worship, and (3) the reformation of Muslim’s intellect, identity and belongingness. Descriptive and analytical methods are utilized. The analysis of this study adds new insights to the exiting literature on T...
This article discusses how profound and dynamic the world of Islamic architecture is. The article... more This article discusses how profound and dynamic the world of Islamic architecture is. The article focuses on the issues of properly conceptualizing Islamic architecture, its genesis, the role of Islamic spirituality in it, and its relationship with both tradition and modernity. The article concludes that Islamic architecture is a microcosm of Muslims‘ cultural and civilizational awareness and evolution. In order to ensure its timeless appeal, Islamic architecture embodies the principle of unity in diversity: the unity of Islamic worldview, purpose and values, and the diversity of shifting methods, procedures and styles. The problems concerning Islamic architecture today are chiefly relatable to the Muslim problems of ideas and values that form the soul of Islamic architecture. The problems of external manifestations are of secondary importance.
This paper seeks to study the revival of Islam in Albania through Tajdid (renewal) and Islah (ref... more This paper seeks to study the revival of Islam in Albania through Tajdid (renewal) and Islah (reform) tendencies carried out by the Albanian Muslim community after the fall of communism in 1990. The objective of this study is to show the role of Tajdid and Islah activities towards the restoration of Islam in the post-communist Albania. This research is very significant as it highlights the renewal process of Islam in Albania. This paper starts with a brief introduction on Albanians and their religious identity, and then, continues with the examination of: (1) restoration of Islamic educational institutions and places of worship, and (2) reformation of Muslim’s identity and belongingness. The descriptive and analytical methods are utilized. The expected outcomes of this scientific study will add new insights to the exiting literature on Tajdid and Islah tendencies of Islam in Muslim world especially in Albania.
This study attempts to investigate Said Nursi’s methodology in the study of Christianity. The goa... more This study attempts to investigate Said Nursi’s methodology in the study of Christianity. The goal of this research is to explore Nursi’s approach in dealing with Christianity in light of his major work entitled Risale-i Nur. His views on Christianity as expressed by him in his master piece will be examined in order to determine his methodology. This paper starts with a brief introduction on Nursi’s life and work followed by a discussion on his methodology used by him in the study of Christianity. Selected statements of Said Nursi on Christianity are cited from his Risale and supported by other related sources, and then, are analysed in order to identify, classify and interpret his methodology moderately. Descriptive and analytical methods will be employed in the entire study. The findings of this research will add to the discipline of modern comparative religion the insights of the original work of a Muslim thinker in the study of Christianity.
Journal of Islam in Asia <span style="font-size: 0.6em">(E-ISSN: 2289-8077)</span>, 2012
This paper examines the influence of Islam on Albanian culture. The Islamization process of the A... more This paper examines the influence of Islam on Albanian culture. The Islamization process of the Albanian culture was very crucial for the Albanians themselves as it gave them a new identity, which they lacked since their settlement on the Adriatic shores. According to history, Albanians, the biggest Muslim nation dwelling in the Balkans, South-East of Europe, are believed to be the descendents of the ancient Illyrians, who settled in Europe around 2500 years ago. They lived a social life based on tribalism, where every tribe had established its own cultural system and way of life. Thus, their cultural differences disallowed them to unite. Such situation did not change, even when Christianity was introduced to them. Because, Christianity came to Albania through two great dominations: Christian Catholics of Vatican (the Northern part of Albanian) and Christian Orthodox of Greece (the Southern part of Albania). The continuous religious and political suppression faced by the Albanians f...
Journal of Islam in Asia <span style="font-size: 0.6em">(E-ISSN: 2289-8077)</span>, 2018
تُعد مشكلة هذا البحث في محاولة بيان مفهوم "وحدة الأديان" وايضاح المواقف المتنوعة تجاهها... more تُعد مشكلة هذا البحث في محاولة بيان مفهوم "وحدة الأديان" وايضاح المواقف المتنوعة تجاهها تبعاً للاختلاف في تحديد مفهومها، وتأثيرها في خلط المفاهيم العالمية بالمفاهيم الشرعية، حيث تباينت الرؤى حولها بين معتقد أن "وحدة الأديان" هو نفسه الدعوة إلى مقارنة الأديان والحوار بينها، وبين من هو متبين للموضوع مدرك لضوابطه واحترازاته وفق أسس العقيدة الإسلامية المستنيرة بالكتاب والسنة، وهذا ما سعى الباحث إلى رصده وضبطه. ويهدف هذا البحث إلى إيضاح المعالم والسمات لمنهج الشيخ بكر أبو زيد في معالجته لنازلة "وحدة الأديان" من خلال كتابه: "الإبطال لنظرية الخلط بين دين الإسلام وغيره من الأديان". ويناقش هذا البحث ثلاثة قضايا رئيسية، كالتألي: (1) المقدمة، و(2) التعريف بالحياة الشخصية للشيخ بكر أبو زيد وبكتابه "الإبطال لنظرية الخلط بين دين الإسلام وغيره من الأديان"، (3) بيان موقف الشيخ بكر أبو زيد حول فكرة "وحدة الأديان". ومن أهم نتائج هذا البحث عناية الشيخ بكر بمثل هذه الأفكار الحادثة وتصديه لها، مع بيانه لتناقضات فكرة "وحدة الأديان" مع ...
The goal of this paper is to(Primordial religion): nurturing inter-religious dialogue and beyond ... more The goal of this paper is to(Primordial religion): nurturing inter-religious dialogue and beyond in al-Faruqi’s thoughts expound the spiritual basis of inter-religious dialogue by revisiting the writings of Ismail Raji al-Faruqi. This research will investigate al-Faruqi’s thoughts on Dīn al-Fiṭrah (Primordial Religion), from a spiritual basis and as a religious norm that nurtures inter-religious dialogue and beyond between the adherents of three revealed religions, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The topics dealt with are: (1) al-Faruqi’s thoughts on Dīn al-Fiṭrah (Primordial Religion), (2) al-Faruqi’s views on inter-religious dialogue, and (3) al-Faruqi’s stance on nurturing inter-religious dialogue and beyond in light of Dīn al-Fiṭrah (Primordial Religion). This paper employs descriptive and analytical methods as well as critical method. The findings of this study enrich the perspective of modern comparative religious studies with insights into the original efforts of al-Faruqi ...
This paper seeks to explore the role and efforts of Islamic organizations in reviving Islamic fai... more This paper seeks to explore the role and efforts of Islamic organizations in reviving Islamic faith among the Hui Muslim communities in early 20th century in China. The study shows how the Hui Islamic organizations led by the Hui Muslim religious leaders and intellectuals actively engaged in various types of programs and activities to revive and promote Islamic faith among the Hui Muslim communities in China. It brings important insights into the history of Islamic revival movement in China. The focus of discussion in this study is on: Background of the Islamic revival movement and the Hui Islamic organizations. The historical, descriptive and analytical methods are used in the entire research. The study finds out that the Hui Muslims during Republic of China period responded proactively to the social and political changes in the society to advance the cause of Islamic revival. Two strategies are identified, i.e. adapting to the environment and reviving and promoting Islamic faith t...
إن التحديات التي يواجهها المجتمع الإنساني المعاصر وخاصة المجتمع المسلم المعاصر من المجالات الشتَّ... more إن التحديات التي يواجهها المجتمع الإنساني المعاصر وخاصة المجتمع المسلم المعاصر من المجالات الشتَّى الاقتصادية والسياسية والاجتماعية والدينية، جعل كثير من العلماء والحكماء وخاصة علماء الأديان أن يفكِّروا حول كيفية الخروج منها. فذهب بعض من علماء الأديان وخاصة علماء الإسلام إلى ضرورة تعزير فكرة الحوار مع الآخر، واعتبروها كـ"واجب ديني ومشروع إنساني حضاري". وانطلاقاً من هذا قد اهتم هذا البحث بدراسة فكرة "حوار الأديان" من المنظور الإسلامي بالرجوع الخاص إلى النصوص القرآنية والأحاديث النبوية وأقوال بعض علماء الإسلام المعاصرين. ووصلت هذه الدراسة إلى نتيجة أن الحوار وسيلة التي تساعد الإنسان مهما كانت هويته على بناء علاقته مع أفراد المجتمع متعدد الأجناس والأديان. واعترف هذا البحث أيضا أن فكرة الحوار ليست جديدة بل قديمةً - وذكرها الله في كثير من الآيات القرآنية بصورة مباشرة وغير مباشرة حيث جعل القرآن منهجاً خاصاً لتحاور المسلم مع غيره وخاصة مع أهل الكتاب – اليهود والنصارى. والمحاور المسلم الذي يشارك في الحوارات مع أصحاب الديانات الأخرى له أهداف سامية معلومة، وتحديد أهداف الح...
Context: Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 2022
This article examines the revival of Islam in Albania through Tajdid (renewal) and Islah (reform)... more This article examines the revival of Islam in Albania through Tajdid (renewal) and Islah (reform) tendencies carried out by the Albanian Muslim Community and Muslim intellectuals, after the fall of the Communist System, in 1990s. The study intends to show the role of Tajdid and Islah activities in the restoration of Islam in the post-communist Albania. The significance of this research lies in its highlights of the renewal process of Islam in Albania within the first ten years after the fall of communism. This paper starts with a brief introduction on Albanians and their religious identity and continues with the discussion of: (1) the main factors leading to Tajdid and Islah in post-communist Albania, (2) the restoration of the Islamic educational institutions and the places of worship, and (3) the reformation of Muslim’s intellect, identity and belongingness. Descriptive and analytical methods are utilized. The analysis of this study adds new insights to the exiting literature on T...
Journal of the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization, 2017
The long discussion on the formulation of “Europe and her identity,” from a political, economic, ... more The long discussion on the formulation of “Europe and her identity,” from a political, economic, cultural or religious aspect, has, on one hand, paved the way for the unity of European nations, and created many misconceptions in the mind-set of both the elite and the masses, the developed and undeveloped nations, on the other. The worry about the absorption of core principles of one’s culture within European Community and the superiority of high culture (a subculture presented by the elite in the society within the European Community) towards popular culture or low culture (a subculture presented by the majority of the community within the European Community) have created numerous obstacles for the construction of the concept of Europe as a cultural identity, which is the thrust of the study in this paper. Cultural identity is very essential for European Community, as it persuades its people to have a sense of self and how to interact with each other. Also, it contributes to people’...
فإذا نظرنا في واقع الأمة الإسلامية نرى أنها في حال لا يخفى على كل ذي بصيرة، ويعيش المسلل فلي نمل ... more فإذا نظرنا في واقع الأمة الإسلامية نرى أنها في حال لا يخفى على كل ذي بصيرة، ويعيش المسلل فلي نمل عمت فيه الفت ، وكثرت فيه المحل ، حتلى كلاأت أص حصللس السل ة فلي عصلرنا بلعا كاللبعلة، واللبعلة لرعا متلعا . وأو ك أص ي صلس المعروف م كرا ، والم كر معروفا ، والرذيلة فضيلة، والفضيلة رذيلة، وأصلس غالل ال اس في خفة م اللبي ، ودأبلار مل العلل ، وأصللس العابلل عالملا والعلال جلابلا ، لي ترلر الفسلاأ فلي أ لتات العلال . ونتيعللة للتتلللرات المتسللارعة والأحللباا الععريللة التللي حمللر بهللا الأمللة المسلللمة فللي اللقللت الللراب ظهرت قضية المهبي الم تظر وأار حللها حراك علمي نرط ع لب المختصلي بهلا، فضللا عل انرلمال عاملة ال اس بها. وقب انعكس الاختلاف حلل صحة الأحاأي ظهلر المهبي م عبمها على عامة المسلمي ، لتدأاأ فعلة الاختلاف وحتسع في وقت لاحدال آثار الفرقة والتقسي ح خر جسب الأمة، وعلى أثر بعا حقلم د كالية بلع البراسة التي حكت فها الأسئلة التالية: ) 1( ما أحاأي ظهلر المهبي؟ وما مبى صلحتها فلي الصل اعة الحبيثيلة؟ 2( كيف فه العلماء مسألة ظهلر المهبي وما مللاقفه ؟ ) 3( ملا انعكاسلات قضلية ظهللر الم...
This study examines the role of the person of Paul in the transition of Christian religion from N... more This study examines the role of the person of Paul in the transition of Christian religion from Nazaren-Christianity to Gentile-Christianity. The goal of this paper is to explore firstly Paul‘s turning point from being a Jew to a devout Christian and secondly his missionary activities to the Gentiles (non-Jews), which played an important role in the development of Christianity as a religion, its major teachings and thoughts. Paul‘s great concern regarding the foundation of Christian theology or what is now known as the Pauline Christian theology, is presented in this study. His real contribution is found in his teachings, where the central point is the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, who after the crucifixion had risen in glory, headed a new community and guided it through his spirit. The main thrust of this paper will be on: (1) Paul‘s life and personality, (2) Paul‘s conversion from an orthodox Jew to a devout Christian, (3) Paul‘s missionary activities to the ...
This study investigates the crucial role played by inter-religious dialogue in promoting proper I... more This study investigates the crucial role played by inter-religious dialogue in promoting proper Islamic education to the Europeans. Its goal is to provide a better understanding of Islam and its teachings through proper Islamic education in order to shift the views of Europeans on Islam and Muslims from hostility and enmity to mutual respect and friendliness. The friendly engagement between Muslims and Europeans is very important as it firstly, provides better understanding of Islam, secondly, improves the educational network used by Muslims in their communication of Islamic teachings to their European fellows, thirdly, corrects the diverse interpretations of Islam by European Muslim community (based on their nationalities, cultures, and customs), and the European media (presents Islam and Muslims with stories focused exclusively on hatred, war-making, and devastation). This paper will start with a brief introduction on the Europeans and their religious identity. Then, the main disc...
This article examines the revival of Islam in Albania through Tajdid (renewal) and Islah (reform)... more This article examines the revival of Islam in Albania through Tajdid (renewal) and Islah (reform) tendencies carried out by the Albanian Muslim Community and Muslim intellectuals, after the fall of the Communist System, in 1990s. The study intends to show the role of Tajdid and Islah activities in the restoration of Islam in the post-communist Albania. The significance of this research lies in its highlights of the renewal process of Islam in Albania within the first ten years after the fall of communism. This paper starts with a brief introduction on Albanians and their religious identity and continues with the discussion of: (1) the main factors leading to Tajdid and Islah in post-communist Albania, (2) the restoration of the Islamic educational institutions and the places of worship, and (3) the reformation of Muslim’s intellect, identity and belongingness. Descriptive and analytical methods are utilized. The analysis of this study adds new insights to the exiting literature on T...
This article discusses how profound and dynamic the world of Islamic architecture is. The article... more This article discusses how profound and dynamic the world of Islamic architecture is. The article focuses on the issues of properly conceptualizing Islamic architecture, its genesis, the role of Islamic spirituality in it, and its relationship with both tradition and modernity. The article concludes that Islamic architecture is a microcosm of Muslims‘ cultural and civilizational awareness and evolution. In order to ensure its timeless appeal, Islamic architecture embodies the principle of unity in diversity: the unity of Islamic worldview, purpose and values, and the diversity of shifting methods, procedures and styles. The problems concerning Islamic architecture today are chiefly relatable to the Muslim problems of ideas and values that form the soul of Islamic architecture. The problems of external manifestations are of secondary importance.
This paper seeks to study the revival of Islam in Albania through Tajdid (renewal) and Islah (ref... more This paper seeks to study the revival of Islam in Albania through Tajdid (renewal) and Islah (reform) tendencies carried out by the Albanian Muslim community after the fall of communism in 1990. The objective of this study is to show the role of Tajdid and Islah activities towards the restoration of Islam in the post-communist Albania. This research is very significant as it highlights the renewal process of Islam in Albania. This paper starts with a brief introduction on Albanians and their religious identity, and then, continues with the examination of: (1) restoration of Islamic educational institutions and places of worship, and (2) reformation of Muslim’s identity and belongingness. The descriptive and analytical methods are utilized. The expected outcomes of this scientific study will add new insights to the exiting literature on Tajdid and Islah tendencies of Islam in Muslim world especially in Albania.
This study attempts to investigate Said Nursi’s methodology in the study of Christianity. The goa... more This study attempts to investigate Said Nursi’s methodology in the study of Christianity. The goal of this research is to explore Nursi’s approach in dealing with Christianity in light of his major work entitled Risale-i Nur. His views on Christianity as expressed by him in his master piece will be examined in order to determine his methodology. This paper starts with a brief introduction on Nursi’s life and work followed by a discussion on his methodology used by him in the study of Christianity. Selected statements of Said Nursi on Christianity are cited from his Risale and supported by other related sources, and then, are analysed in order to identify, classify and interpret his methodology moderately. Descriptive and analytical methods will be employed in the entire study. The findings of this research will add to the discipline of modern comparative religion the insights of the original work of a Muslim thinker in the study of Christianity.
Journal of Islam in Asia <span style="font-size: 0.6em">(E-ISSN: 2289-8077)</span>, 2012
This paper examines the influence of Islam on Albanian culture. The Islamization process of the A... more This paper examines the influence of Islam on Albanian culture. The Islamization process of the Albanian culture was very crucial for the Albanians themselves as it gave them a new identity, which they lacked since their settlement on the Adriatic shores. According to history, Albanians, the biggest Muslim nation dwelling in the Balkans, South-East of Europe, are believed to be the descendents of the ancient Illyrians, who settled in Europe around 2500 years ago. They lived a social life based on tribalism, where every tribe had established its own cultural system and way of life. Thus, their cultural differences disallowed them to unite. Such situation did not change, even when Christianity was introduced to them. Because, Christianity came to Albania through two great dominations: Christian Catholics of Vatican (the Northern part of Albanian) and Christian Orthodox of Greece (the Southern part of Albania). The continuous religious and political suppression faced by the Albanians f...
Journal of Islam in Asia <span style="font-size: 0.6em">(E-ISSN: 2289-8077)</span>, 2018
تُعد مشكلة هذا البحث في محاولة بيان مفهوم "وحدة الأديان" وايضاح المواقف المتنوعة تجاهها... more تُعد مشكلة هذا البحث في محاولة بيان مفهوم "وحدة الأديان" وايضاح المواقف المتنوعة تجاهها تبعاً للاختلاف في تحديد مفهومها، وتأثيرها في خلط المفاهيم العالمية بالمفاهيم الشرعية، حيث تباينت الرؤى حولها بين معتقد أن "وحدة الأديان" هو نفسه الدعوة إلى مقارنة الأديان والحوار بينها، وبين من هو متبين للموضوع مدرك لضوابطه واحترازاته وفق أسس العقيدة الإسلامية المستنيرة بالكتاب والسنة، وهذا ما سعى الباحث إلى رصده وضبطه. ويهدف هذا البحث إلى إيضاح المعالم والسمات لمنهج الشيخ بكر أبو زيد في معالجته لنازلة "وحدة الأديان" من خلال كتابه: "الإبطال لنظرية الخلط بين دين الإسلام وغيره من الأديان". ويناقش هذا البحث ثلاثة قضايا رئيسية، كالتألي: (1) المقدمة، و(2) التعريف بالحياة الشخصية للشيخ بكر أبو زيد وبكتابه "الإبطال لنظرية الخلط بين دين الإسلام وغيره من الأديان"، (3) بيان موقف الشيخ بكر أبو زيد حول فكرة "وحدة الأديان". ومن أهم نتائج هذا البحث عناية الشيخ بكر بمثل هذه الأفكار الحادثة وتصديه لها، مع بيانه لتناقضات فكرة "وحدة الأديان" مع ...
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