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A Review of Three Major Sociological Theories and an Islamic Perspective
No full textThis article examines critically the three major sociological theories namely, Structural Functionalism, Symbolic Interactionism and Conflict theory. These theories are formulated on the pattern of science where scientific method is strictly adhered to. Considering the nature and the essence of the social phenomenon and its component parts the author argues that the application of pure scientific method in the study or analysis of the social phenomenon fail to present an accurate understanding of the social phenomenon. Thus, an alternative method which is capable of taking into consideration both physical and metaphysical aspects of the social phenomenon is required. Toward this end this article attempts to delineate the three major theories of sociology, their shortcoming and loophole, then attempt to highlight the constituent elements of the social phenomenon and their significance in formulation of comprehensive sociological theories. An Islamic perspective on sociological theories is also provided in the last part of this article where the discrepancy of the sociological theories are disclosed and a proposal for a more dynamic method for the formulation of sociological theories of comprehensive nature is made
A review of three major sociological theories and an islamic perspective
No full textThis article examines critically the three major sociological theories namely,
Structural Functionalism, Symbolic Interactionism and Conflict theory. These
theories are formulated on the pattern of science where scientific method is
strictly adhered to. Considering the nature and the essence of the social
phenomenon and its component parts the author argues that the application
of pure scientific method in the study or analysis of the social phenomenon fail
to present an accurate understanding of the social phenomenon. Thus, an
alternative method which is capable of taking into consideration both physical
and metaphysical aspects of the social phenomenon is required. Toward this
end this article attempts to delineate the three major theories of sociology,
their shortcoming and loophole, then attempt to highlight the constituent
elements of the social phenomenon and their significance in formulation of
comprehensive sociological theories. An Islamic perspective on sociological
theories is also provided in the last part of this article where the discrepancy of
the sociological theories are disclosed and a proposal for a more dynamic
method for the formulation of sociological theories of comprehensive nature
is made
Conception of Society and Its Characteristics from an Islamic Perspective
No full textIslam presents a unique and comprehensive view of the concept of society. For, it perceives it as an association formed in accordance with the Divine revelation contained in Quran and the Sunnah of the prophet, synthesising material, and the spiritual aspects of human life. It views society as an organic whole, where all aspects of life are considered as a component part of the body hence, negating sectarianism and racism. Therefore, this paper attempts to illuminate the concept of society from Islamic perspective and analyse the nature and characteristics of social order in Islam. It also throw some light on the social principles devised by Islam for the formation of an integrated social system, and the measures for nourishment and nurturing of the internal and external aspects of human nature. Using an analytical approach the paper concludes that Islam presents a dynamic conception of the society embodying universal characteristics hence, capable of transforming all humanity to a single brotherhood
Maslahah’s Role as an Instrument for Revival of Ijtihad
No full textIslam presents a comprehensive system of life based on divine guidance. Its dynamism is due its general principles through which solutions for any conceivable situation could be sought. This is in line with the signification of the Quranic verse: “We have not neglected in the record a thing . . .” This necessitates the adoption of an adequate methodology for the derivation of rulings from revealed source. A strict literal approach in understanding of the revealed text would not facilitate solutions for new issues due to the limitation of the text. Thus, maslahah, as a method of interpretation of revealed guidance can play a crucial role in providing solutions for new issues of legal and civilizational nature. Therefore, this article attempts to examine the instrumental role of maslahah in revitalization of Islamic thought. It also highlights the necessity for reviving ijtihad through which stagnation from intellectual spheres of Muslim world could be removed. Maslahah in this context provides an effective instrument for the purpose, hence, can play significant role in restoring originality and dynamism to Islamic thought
Centrality of the role of religion in the society
No full textReligion plays a central role in human life and civilisation. It is an independent
force underlying the existence of society. This position invalidates the view of it
being a mere dependent phenomenon of the historical forces, as held by some
modern philosophers and social scientist. The centrality of religion in the society is
clear from consideration of human being as a ‘religious being in essence’ and that
of religion as a cosmic phenomenon governing man’s thought and civilisation.
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view of the significance of religion in the society, this article attempts to establish
its centrality in the society by analysing its significance, nature and the root cause
of the controversy between religion and science. It also delineates some questions of
metaphysical nature and highlights the inadequacy of mere reliance on senses and
pure reason in the context hence, the need for divine guidance. The spiritual aspect
of life and its constructive role in social phenomenon is also dealt with in this
article
A theoretical framework for Islamization economics
No full textThe Islamization of knowledge since its inception in the second half of 1970 has attracted the interest of Muslim intellectuals and activists throughout the world. It is a highly debated contemporary issue especially among the academia. Two academic Institutions spearhead the process; the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC) and the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT). This article attempts to examine the process from the IIIT perspective, due to its tremendous efforts in promotion and dissemination of the process by means of publication, seminars and workshops. A conceptual analysis of the process and its historical background is also dealt with in this paper. Some of the pioneers‟ view from the IIIT group and their strategy for Islamization of knowledge and their road-map for the process are also delineated. Using an analytical approach the article concludes the urgency of the need for the designation of an Islamic paradigm of knowledge based on the Islamic world view, by means of which Islamic intellectual heritage can be reactivated and made capable of providing solutions to problems of contemporary society
Intellectual property rights in the light of Islamic law and man-made regulations
No full textIntellectual property means the publication that is protected and remains as an exclusive right of its author. It is divided into two types. The first kind is auditory such as: sermons and lectures and its alike that are delivered orally. Customarily the right of this type of intellectual property belongs to all Muslims without any restriction. The second type is publication which means written material and documents in any field of sciences regardless of whether it belong to the theoretical science such as principles of Islamic jurisprudence sciences of Quran, tradition sciences of history, etc. or belonging to the experimental sciences such as Chemistry, Physics, Geometry, Medicine Pharmaceutical Science, etc. Scholars have used various terms that implies intellectual property, for example, the right of publication, the right of novelty, right of innovation or creativity, the right of intellectual benefits, the moral right, right of thought and the right of intellectual produc
Al-maslahah (Public interest) with special reference to Imam Al-Ghazali
No full textMaslahah merupakan salah satu sumber perundangan dalam Islam.Perbincangan mengenai maslahah banyak dirujuk kepada penulisan al-Syatibi (m. 789H/1388M) dalam al-Muwafaqat. Walau bagaimanapun huraian secara sistemik ilmiah telah pun dilakukan oleh Imam al-Ghazali (M.505H/1111M). Boleh dikatakan bahawa al-Ghazali adalah tokoh perintis yang mengutarakan konsep ini secara terprenci. Oleh itu artikel ini akan menghuraikan maslahah mengikut perspektif al-Ghazali sama ada dari aspek kategori, syarat, contoh dan lainnya. Huraian ini dirujuk kepada beberapa buah karya al-Ghazali seperti al-Mankhul, Syifa dan Mustasfa
An overview of Islamization of knowledge from the perspective of International Institute of Islamic Thought’s (IIIT)
No full textThe Islamization of knowledge since its inception in the second half of 1970 has attracted the interest of Muslim intellectuals and activists throughout the world. It is a highly debated contemporary issue especially among the academia.Two academic Institutions spearhead the process; the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC) and the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT). This article attempts to examine the process from the IIIT perspective, due to its tremendous efforts in promotion and dissemination of the
process by means of publication, seminars and workshops. A conceptual analysis of the process and its historical background is also dealt with in this paper. Some pioneers‟ view from the IIIT group and their strategy for Islamization of knowledge and their road-map for the process are also delineated. Using an analytical approach the article concludes the urgency of the need for the designation of an Islamic paradigm of knowledge based on the Islamic world view, by means of which Islamic intellectual heritage can be reactivated
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