Ibn Hazm on Christianity: An Analysis to His Religious Approaches
Abstract: Ibn Hazm al-Zahiri stood out as a critical analyst of Christian scriptures, however without giving any justification (ta’lil). Thus, his analysis methodology is known as the al-Zahiri’s Methodology. This paper seeks to introduce his methodology, analyze the approaches, his objections and...
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| Language: | English |
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IDOSI
2011
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/16069/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/16069/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/16069/1/4.pdf |
| Summary: | Abstract: Ibn Hazm al-Zahiri stood out as a critical analyst of Christian scriptures, however without giving any
justification (ta’lil). Thus, his analysis methodology is known as the al-Zahiri’s Methodology. This paper seeks
to introduce his methodology, analyze the approaches, his objections and critiques adopted by him in his study
of Christianity. The interaction between Muslims and Christians in al-Andalus (Spain) stimulated Ibn Hazm to
master Christianity and its scriptures. His book al-Fasl is an outcome of the continuous friction between Islam
and Christianity in al-Andalus. Kitab al-fasl fi al-milal wa al-ahwa wa al-nihal continues to be considered
a work of monumental significance in comparative religion, the first of its kind to systematically study of the
religious doctrines of Islam, Judaism and Christianity.
Key words: Ibn Hazm % Al-Zahiri’s Methodology % Inter-religious relation % Islam % Judaism % Christianity |
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