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The higher objectives of Islamic theology : towards a theory of Maqāṣid al-ʻAqīda /

In 'The Higher Objectives of Islamic Theology', Mohammed Gamal Abdelnour introduces a new field of inquiry to the Islamic tradition by basing it on a scheme of core values (Truth, Justice, Beauty), instead of a scheme of hudud (penalties), arguing that the tradition's current overemph...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Abdelnour, Mohammed Gamal (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, [2022]
Series:Reflection and theory in the study of religion.
Subjects:
Islam > Doctrines.
Islamic law.
Droit islamique.
Islam > Doctrines
Islamic law
Religion & beliefs.
Religion.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:In 'The Higher Objectives of Islamic Theology', Mohammed Gamal Abdelnour introduces a new field of inquiry to the Islamic tradition by basing it on a scheme of core values (Truth, Justice, Beauty), instead of a scheme of hudud (penalties), arguing that the tradition's current overemphasis on law (justice) has relegated both theology (truth) and Sufism (beauty) to the periphery of the tradition.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxvii, 163 pages).
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 145-160) and index.
ISBN:9780197648667
0197648665