Civilization in an Islamic perspective

Civilization is a multidimensional concept used in different connotations and meanings. It signifies the ideological fervor that contours the edifice of a society and shapes the formation of social institutions. It sets up the goals which individuals and society strive to attain and develop differen...

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Main Author:	Farooqi, Jamil
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	International Islamic University Malaysia 2011
Subjects:	BP173.63 Islam and civil society
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/22029/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/22029/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/22029/1/9-CIVILIZATION_IN_AN_ISLAMIC_PERSPECTIVE.pdf

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spelling	iium-220292013-06-26T08:09:00Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/22029/ Civilization in an Islamic perspective Farooqi, Jamil BP173.63 Islam and civil society Civilization is a multidimensional concept used in different connotations and meanings. It signifies the ideological fervor that contours the edifice of a society and shapes the formation of social institutions. It sets up the goals which individuals and society strive to attain and develop different social mechanisms and organizations to that effect. It directs individuals to lead life in a distinct way for a distinct purpose. Civilization in Islamic intellectual ethos is to uphold Allah’s guidance, and establish His order on earth. Islamic civilization is based on the revelatory doctrine underlying the sovereignty and ascendency of Allah (swt) and its manifestation in every walk of individual and social life. It reflects a composite system of life based on the supremacy of Allah (swt), adores human dignity, maintains righteousness and justice and promotes moderation in thought and action. International Islamic University Malaysia 2011-03 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/22029/1/9-CIVILIZATION_IN_AN_ISLAMIC_PERSPECTIVE.pdf Farooqi, Jamil (2011) Civilization in an Islamic perspective. Journal of Islam in Asia, Spcl (1). pp. 409-426. ISSN 1823-0970 http://www.iium.edu.my/jiasia/ojs-2.2/index.php/Islam/index
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description	Civilization is a multidimensional concept used in different connotations and meanings. It signifies the ideological fervor that contours the edifice of a society and shapes the formation of social institutions. It sets up the goals which individuals and society strive to attain and develop different social mechanisms and organizations to that effect. It directs individuals to lead life in a distinct way for a distinct purpose. Civilization in Islamic intellectual ethos is to uphold Allah’s guidance, and establish His order on earth. Islamic civilization is based on the revelatory doctrine underlying the sovereignty and ascendency of Allah (swt) and its manifestation in every walk of individual and social life. It reflects a composite system of life based on the supremacy of Allah (swt), adores human dignity, maintains righteousness and justice and promotes moderation in thought and action.
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title	Civilization in an Islamic perspective
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publisher	International Islamic University Malaysia
publishDate	2011
url	http://irep.iium.edu.my/22029/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/22029/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/22029/1/9-CIVILIZATION_IN_AN_ISLAMIC_PERSPECTIVE.pdf
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Civilization in an Islamic perspective

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