The relationship between iman, fitrah and 'ilm in the Qur'an (an epistemological analysis) /
This study analyzes three Qur'anic concepts namely, Iman (faith), Fitrah (human nature) and 'Ilm. These three concepts are viewed as forming a means of analysis with helps in understanding their role and implications within the Islamic thought. This study utilizes the semantic and analyt...
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| Format: | Thesis |
| Language: | English |
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Kuala Lumpur :
International Islamic University Malaysia,
1998
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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 study analyzes three Qur'anic concepts namely, Iman (faith), Fitrah (human nature) and 'Ilm. These three concepts are viewed as forming a means of analysis with helps in understanding their role and implications within the Islamic thought. This study utilizes the semantic and analytical methods in dealing with the classical texts. This study also uses comparative approach while discussing the different views concerning the relation between Iman, Fitrah and Ilm. This study concludes that these three Qur'anic concepts are not separate from each other. Rather, they formulate and integral means which could allow researchers to generate comprehensive understanding of knowledge and man from an Islamic perspective. Additionally, the study concludes that producing and authentic and valid knowledge and valid knowledge requires the systematic integration between Iman, Fitrah and Ilm. In fact, the consistent relationship between these concepts leads to the fact that Wahy (revelation) is an important element in generating knowledge and conducting human fitrah and behavior |
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| Item Description: | Abstracts in English and Arabic. "A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage (Usuluddin and comparative religion)."--On title page. |
| Physical Description: | ix, 92 leaves ; 30 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical reference (leaves 85-92). |