Orientalist interpretations of al-Futuhat : case studies of Fred McGraw Donner, Efraim Karsh and Marshall G.S. Hodgson /
This research investigates the interpretations of al-futuhat by three Orientalists: Fred McGraw Donner, Marshall G.S. Hodgson and Efraim Karsh through their respective books. The significance of al-futuhat in world history makes it a consistent topic of discussion among academics, both Muslims and n...
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| Format: | Thesis |
| Language: | English |
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Kuala Lumpur :
Kulliyyah of Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia,
2016
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| Online Access: | Click here to view 1st 24 pages of the thesis. Members can view fulltext at the specified PCs in the library. |
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| Summary: | This research investigates the interpretations of al-futuhat by three Orientalists: Fred McGraw Donner, Marshall G.S. Hodgson and Efraim Karsh through their respective books. The significance of al-futuhat in world history makes it a consistent topic of discussion among academics, both Muslims and non-Muslims. A myriad of interpretations are brought forward by many Orientalists in their attempt to explain al-futuhat, especially the unusual success the Muslims achieved in a short span of time. Orientalists' representation of Islam and the Muslims' history have always faced the critical question of accuracy for many misrepresentations of Islam and their legacy often lead to harmful consequences, especially in modern times where Orientalists' works are referred to by people who seek to understand more about Islam. This qualitative research is done through a historical research methodology that required an examination of historical data. A critical assessment of Islamic sources as the backbone of al-futūhāt literature is analyzed alongside the Orientalists' books. Finally, this research also utilizes critical analysis methodology by evaluating the trio's interpretation of al-futuhat in light of Islamic historical methodology in order to determine its accuracy. Our findings lead to the conclusion that the large body of all three Orientalists' interpretation of al-futuhut differ from the Islamic's interpretation as preserved in its historical sources. The influence of personal belief and inclination is also evident in their narratives. Thus, these views are deemed personal opinions of the Orientalists that do not necessarily reflect the true historical data. |
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| Physical Description: | xi, 121 leaves : ill. ; 30cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (leaves 118-121). |