Shahrastani, Abu al-Fath Muhammad ibn Abd al-Karim al- (d. 1153) was a scholar, philosopher, theologian, and historian of religions from the Iranian province of Khurasan.
Explore the concept of AL-ʿILMU ʾT̤-T̤ABĪʿĪ or Natural Philosophy in Islamic intellectual tradition. Understand its historical development, implications, and influence on various fields of study.
An in-depth exploration of the An-Najjārīyah sect, its founder, beliefs, and distinctions from other Islamic theological schools. Understand the divisions within An-Najjārīyah and their historical context.
Tatar Muslim Communist intellectual who reinterpreted Communism in the Muslim context during the 1917 Bolshevik revolution.
Renowned bookseller and bibliographer, known for his seminal work 'Al-Fihrist.'
Muslim alchemist and father of Arab chemistry who synthesized cosmological and scientific ideas.
Nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century Russian Muslim intellectual movement for reforming education, empowering Muslims, and improving societal status.
Palestinian intellectual and author known for his Marxist interpretation of Islamic thought.
A preeminent Imami Shii jurist and theologian who significantly influenced Shii thought in Buwayhid Baghdad
An exploration of Natural Science in Islamic thought, detailing its scope, significance, and notable contributors.
Malaysian thinker, religious activist, and political leader.
A prominent Turkish Islamic leader, thinker, and founder of the Nurculuk movement.
Persian scientist, physician, and Platonist philosopher known for his empirical approach to medical knowledge and skepticism of traditional religious doctrines.
A prominent Egyptian writer, editor, and political figure known for his contribution to Egyptian nationalism and legal reforms.
Pioneering Arab grammarian of the eighth century and author of the foundational work on Arabic grammar, Kitab fil-nahw.
Explore the term 'ʿIlmu ʾl-Ḥikmah,' its implications and significance in Islamic context. Understand its etymology and relationship to 'ʿIlmu ʾl-Falsafah' in Islamic philosophy, and how it affects Islamic intellectual traditions.
Explore the term 'ʿILMU ʾL-MŪSĪQĪ,' its historical development, cultural implications, and significance within the Islamic tradition. Learn about its role in Islamic intellectual history, notable scholars, and the theological perspectives on music.
Mohammed Arkoun (1928-2010), a pioneering French-Algerian intellectual who utilized modern critical methodologies to critique traditional Islamic thought.
An influential Ottoman ideologist, educational reformer, and advocate of secular Arab nationalism and pan-Arabism.
Explore the term 'ʿILMU ʾR-RIYĀẒAH,' its components, and its importance in Islamic scholarship. Understand the subdivisions of this branch of knowledge and their historical and cultural relevance.
Explore the concept of 'Hayūlā,' its philosophical implications, and significance in Islamic intellectual history. Understand its definition, origin, and relevance in the context of Islamic Philosophy.
Hunayn ibn Ishaq: Nestorian Christian translator and scholar instrumental in the translation of Greek texts into Arabic, significantly contributing to Islamic intellectual history.
Understand the term 'Taurāt,' its meaning, etymology, and significance in the Islamic tradition. Explore its historical context, reception, and interpretations within Islamic literature.
