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Ebrahim Rostami,
Volume 2, Issue 1 (8-2021)
Abstract

The basis of all principles and sub-principles of religious teachings is the principle of monotheism. Numerous opinions have been expressed about the truth of monotheism. The present study with an analytical-comparative approach seeks to achieve a correct understanding of the issue of monotheism in all its levels. Therefore, firstly and in essence, the analysis of intrinsic monotheism in Islamic philosophy, including Mashaei and Sadraei, and theoretical mysticism and their comparison with each other, and secondly and consequently, the unity of attributes and actions has been explained. One of the results of this research is that reality and truth are one thing and the difference between philosophy and mysticism is in understanding the reality of existence. In Islamic philosophy, both Mashaei and Sadraei, consider the attribution of existence to God other than God and believe in the obligatory monotheism at the top. It is a series of causes and existence and that God, at the same time, has all the existential perfections in a supreme and atomic way. But mystics believe in the monotheism of existence and that the real being is one thing and that is the essence of the blessed and transcendent right and the attribution of existence to other objects is allowed and what philosophers call monotheism is a determination of the definition of that truth which is the subject of theoretical mysticism. And all things are the manifestations of the names and attributes of truth, and their activity is in fact the mirror of the activity of God Almighty.
- Mahdi Abbaszadeh,
Volume 5, Issue 2 (7-2024)
Abstract

For several centuries, Islamic philosophy has been in a state of "isolation," meaning it has lost its relevance to contemporary issues. It neither addresses pressing problems nor, at the very least, actively engages with modern challenges. This paper explores the nature, potential, and realization of Islamic philosophy, its key achievements, and its historical development across early, late, and contemporary periods. It identifies three types of Islamic philosophy: Islamic Philosophy as a Concept, the theoretical foundation and ideas behind Islamic philosophy. Islamic Philosophy as an Actualized Phenomenon, represented by schools such as Peripatetic, Illuminationist, Sadrian, and Neo-Sadrian philosophy. Future Islamic Philosophy, an ideal form that could emerge, contingent on certain conditions and prerequisites, including its capacity to engage with contemporary issues, especially socio-cultural and practical concerns. The survival of Islamic philosophy, and its avoidance of becoming merely a historical relic, against the notion of the "end of Islamic philosophy", depends on its ability to adapt and address modern-day challenges. This paper proposes key strategies to realize the future or ideal Islamic philosophy:

Qodratullah Qorbani,
Volume 5, Issue 2 (7-2024)
Abstract

Contemporary Islamic philosophy faces significant challenges across a variety of dimensions and contexts. Some of these challenges include: (1) a lack of diversity in methods, topics, issues, approaches, and theories; (2) insufficient engagement with the philosophical questions of contemporary individuals; (3) a lack of practical applicability; (4) a tendency towards abstraction without concreteness; (5) reliance on previous philosophical schools; (6) inadequate interaction with other domains of human knowledge; (7) insufficient capacity for the development of applied philosophies; (8) dependence on theological doctrines and religious ideologies; (9) a focus on theoretical innovation over exegesis; (10) limited engagement with other philosophical traditions and the adoption of their insights; and (12) a lack of self-criticism and an aversion to dogmatism. This study shows that the crisis of contemporary Islamic philosophy arises from its inability to address these foundational challenges. Specifically, it lacks sufficient breadth in topics and issues, fails to engage adequately with the philosophical inquiries of contemporary Muslims, and does not represent an objective or practical philosophy, remaining heavily reliant on past philosophical traditions. Additionally, it still suffers from an overemphasis on interpretation and commentary. There exists an illogical blending and conflation between contemporary Islamic philosophy and Islamic theology, and it lacks meaningful and essential engagement with other aspects of Muslim life and human knowledge. Furthermore, contemporary Islamic philosophy lacks a strong critical approach and does not engage in constructive dialogue with other philosophical traditions. This study seeks to propose solutions to help contemporary Islamic philosophy address these challenges, such as by focusing on issues raised in contemporary Western philosophy, embracing applied philosophies, striving for independence from Islamic theology, and adopting a more concrete, practical, and critical approach.
 

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