This paper attempts to analyze the important contributions of Ismail Raji al-Faruqi(1921-1986) in founding the International Institute of Islamic Thought in 1981. This effort was part of his significant project to lead unprecedented movement of Islamization of knowledge and advocating modern and progressive Islamic worldview. The constructions of ideas were well articulated through publications and programs of the Institute. The professors and students at IIIT has rigorously taking part in this project and published over 150 books that critically advocate IOK's aspirations and address significant Muslim issues. This study was conducted through extensive library research by analyzing basic supports, resources and activities of IIIT and in-depth interview with former students of al-Faruqi and the founding members of IIIT such as Prof. Dr. Abdul Hamid A. Abu Sulayman, ShaykhTaha Jabir al-Alwani, and Dr. Jamal Barzinji.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Objective of the study
- Literature Review
- Research method
- Data analysis
- Discussion
- Background
- Islamization of Knowledge
- Al-Faruqi's Influence
- Method of Teaching and Research
- Conclusion
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to analyze the significant contributions of Ismail Raji al-Faruqi to the establishment of the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT) in 1981. This initiative formed part of his broader project to promote the Islamization of knowledge and advocate for a progressive Islamic worldview. The study investigates how IIIT's programs and publications have contributed to this project, particularly in the field of Muslim education.
- The role of Ismail Raji al-Faruqi in establishing the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT)
- The influence of al-Faruqi on the Institute's approach to Islamization of knowledge
- The impact of IIIT on Muslim education and intellectual revival
- The legacy of al-Faruqi in shaping the Institute's programs and research methods
- The significance of IIIT's contribution to the contemporary intellectual discourse in the Muslim world
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the paper's objective of investigating the impact of Ismail Raji al-Faruqi on the founding of the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT) and its role in the Islamization of knowledge project.
- Objective of the study: This chapter outlines the primary aim of the study, which is to analyze al-Faruqi's influence on the development and structure of IIIT, as well as its impact on the broader movement of Islamization of knowledge in the Muslim world.
- Literature Review: This chapter reviews existing literature on al-Faruqi's contributions to IIIT, highlighting key works that have examined the Institute's history, publications, and impact on educational reform and Islamic thought. It also discusses the influence of the Muslim Brotherhood on IIIT's ideological and intellectual traditions.
- Research method: This chapter explains the analytical and descriptive methods employed in the study, including the use of both inductive and deductive reasoning to analyze al-Faruqi's ideas and the development of IIIT.
- Data analysis: This chapter outlines the methodology used for analyzing the data, focusing on al-Faruqi's seminal work, "The Cultural Atlas of Islam," which provides a comprehensive worldview of Islam and its historical and contemporary manifestations.
- Discussion: This chapter begins with an overview of the background and origins of IIIT, highlighting its establishment in 1981 and its mission as a private, non-profit institution dedicated to Islamic thought and scholarship. It also discusses the genesis of IIIT in the International Conference on Islamic Thought (Nadwah al-Fikr al-Islamiyy) in Lugano, Switzerland.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary focus of this paper lies in the contributions of Ismail Raji al-Faruqi to the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT) and its impact on the Islamization of knowledge project. Key concepts include al-Faruqi's legacy and influence, the role of IIIT in shaping Muslim education and scholarship, and the broader intellectual and social significance of the Institute's work.
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- Dr. Ahmad Nabil Amir (Author), Tasnim Abdul Rahman (Author), Zuriati Mohd Rashid Rashid (Author), Wan Sabri Wan Yusof (Author), 2013, Isma'ilal-Faruqi´s Contributions to the International Institute of Islamic Thought. An Overview, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/946879