Islamic Philosophy and Mental Protection

The article highlights the role of Islamic philosophy in safeguarding minds and reinforcing faith in reason and certainty during the cultural and intellectual transformation brought about by Islam. It considers the comprehensive cognitive revolution as a key factor in reshaping the relationship between humans, the universe, the Creator, and the self. The intellectual and philosophical foundations of Islam, which emerged through internal factors such as the Qur'an's call for reflection, the translation of Greek sciences during the Abbasid era, and the expansion of the state through conquests, contributed to the development of an independent intellectual system that integrates reason and divine revelation. The article discusses major schools such as the Mutazilites, the Illuminationists, theological discourse (Ilm al-Kalam), existentialism, and the critical examination of the relationship between reason and divine revelation. It emphasizes the influence of Islamic philosophy on the European Renaissance, noting how figures like Averroes (Ibn Rushd) and Avicenna (Ibn Sina) impacted Western thought. Furthermore, it addresses contemporary challenges faced by Islamic intellectual thought, including the efforts of some thinkers to revive and merge heritage with modern philosophy, aiming to construct a contemporary Islamic vision that balances reason and religion and responds to the crises of modernity and progress. The study concludes that Islamic philosophy is not merely a repetition of Greek ideas; rather, it involves contextualization, creativity, critique, and interaction with texts and reason. This approach has historically contributed to protecting minds and preserving Islamic identity, a tradition that continues to this day.

Size: 120%Text Size

Notice: This Is an AI-Generated Summary

Display The Full Article