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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.
Introduction -- Historical roots of Maqāṣid al-ʻAqīda -- Sources and methods of Maqāṣid al-ʻAqīda -- From Maqāṣid al-Sharīʻa to Maqāṣid al-ʻAqīda -- "Integrating" the "Tools" of Maqāṣid al-Sharīʻa into Maqāṣid al-ʻAqīda -- Why does Maqāṣid al-ʻAqīda matter? -- Conclusions.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 145-160) and index.
Reflection and theory in the study of religion