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Hamza Yusuf: Philosophy Matters
Sep 28, 2023
In this podcast, influential Islamic scholar and thinker, Hamza Yusuf, discusses the importance of reason and synthesis in Islam. He explores the role of reason in defending and studying the faith, while emphasizing the value of philosophy and its relation to the human condition.
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- Philosophy is important in Islam to understand the relationship between faith and reason.
- Engaging in deep reflection and philosophy helps individuals distinguish between true and apparent goodness in the human condition.
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The Synthesis between Faith and Reason in Islam
Within Islam, the importance of both faith and reason is highlighted by the scholar Ghazali. While personal assaults on faith can be withstood through strong personal faith, institutional assaults require reason. Ghazali argues for a synthesis between revelation and reason, emphasizing the importance of reason as the ground upon which revelation makes sense. This does not diminish the significance of revelation, but rather asserts that the intellect is a condition for moral and theological responsibility in Islam. Ghazali's emphasis on logic as central to Islamic studies has had a lasting influence, laying the groundwork for future scholars to explore the relationship between faith and reason.
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