Preserving Unity and Avoiding Division: A New Approach to the Ethics of Disagreement in IslamThe cultivation of a thriving Muslim civilization necessitates the rediscovery of the indispensable skills of engaging in respectful disagreement among Muslims. This competency holds the potential to effectively navigate potentially divisive situations and contentious issues. Al-Alwani's work sheds illuminating insight on the constructive dimensions of disagreement and elucidates how early Muslim societies embraced it as a revitalizing force. Nonetheless, as Islam underwent expansion and development, and the initial generations of Muslims passed away, theological and jurisprudential debates became prevalent, leading to a neglect of the overarching objectives and aspirations of the Ummah. These protracted and intense divisions and conflicts endured over centuries, adversely impacting the advancement, coherence, and potency of the Muslim civilization. The book in question presents numerous exemplary instances wherein celebrated historical figures and scholars within the Muslim community displayed tolerance and comprehension. It fervently urges contemporary Muslims to revive such a spirit of forbearance and understanding. By doing so, they can foster a sense of unity, comprehension, and advancement within the broader framework of the Muslim civilization. |
Contents
| 1 | |
THE ETHICS OF DISAGREEMENT IN ISLAM | 24 |
SCHOLASTIC THEOLOGy AND THE DIVISION OF | 43 |
TOWARDS THE FORMULATION OF A | 66 |
Formulating a Discourse Based on a Quranic | 87 |
differences of variety not differences | 133 |
The Components of Unity and Peacemaking | 140 |
Prayer Unites | 148 |
Unified Authority and its Impact on the Academic | 166 |
blueprint for a covenant among islamic movements | 181 |
Conclusion | 233 |
Notes | 239 |
Bibliography | 301 |
Selected Glossary of Terms | 315 |