Founder of Islamic political philosophy and formal logic, known for synthesizing Plato's political philosophy and Islamic political thought.
Prominent 19th-century Islamic thinker, political activist, and advocate for pan-Islamism.
Twelfth-century Twelver Shii school of thought in Iran emphasizing literal interpretation of the Quran and hadith, restricting ijtihad, and limiting the role of mujtahids.
Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas - Malaysian thinker known for his integration of Malay identity, the Islamization of knowledge, and his leadership in various Islamic scholarly institutions.
Tunisian Islamic thinker, activist, and political leader, leader of Hizb al-Nahdah.
An exploration of Gnostic influences within various Near Eastern religions, particularly focusing on their impact on Shii movements, Ismaili cosmology, and Sufi traditions in Islam.
Fethullah Gülen, founder of Turkey’s largest faith-oriented Islamic movement and an influential Muslim thinker emphasizing knowledge, tolerance, and justice.
Medieval Sufi intellectual and theoretician; author of Kashf al-mahjub, which detailed and assessed various schools of Sufism.
The International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT) is an Islamic think tank, co-founded in 1981, with a focus on the Islamization of knowledge and global academic influence.
Islamic concept popularized by Ali Shariati, emphasizing transformative waiting and refusal against oppression in the context of Shii eschatology
An influential association of Indian Ulama established during the Khilafat Movement, known for its support of composite nationalism.
Malaysian intellectual and human rights activist known for his work on human rights, intercivilizational dialogue, and progressive political movements.
Modernist Islamic thinker known for his rejection of hadith as a source of Islamic law.
Indonesian Islamic thinker, writer, politician, and former president of Indonesia known for his contributions to Islamic thought and advocacy for religious pluralism.
An in-depth look into Muslim Philosophy, its origins, key figures, and the interplay with Greek philosophy, providing insights into its significance within the Islamic intellectual tradition.
Explore the term 'ISHĀRATU ʾL-MALAK' (اشارة الملك), its definitions, origins, and significance in Islamic thought. Understand the concept of divine inspiration by the King in Islamic tradition.
A Yemeni scholar, jurisprudent, and reformer who played a significant role in Islamic thought and legal scholarship.
An influential American-born Muslim convert and outspoken defender of Islam, known for her prolific writings against Western criticisms and for her association with Jamaat-i-Islami.
Explore the term 'Ḥiss,' its meanings of understanding and sense, and its specialized forms in Islamic thought, including internal and external senses, as well as common sense.
Explore the term 'Ism-i-Ṣifah,' its meaning, and importance within Islamic theology. Delve into the nuances of divine attributes and their role in understanding the essence of God in Islamic thought.
