Category Archives: Human Reason

Human Reason and Types of Knowledge (Where Quran revelation fits in?)

Posted on September 19, 2011 by admin

  Things of the world which are the objects, for example, of medicine, mathematics and commerce are known through reason. But divine things and religious truths are only known from the Prophet. He knows them best and is most competent … Continue reading →

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What is the basis of obligations in Islam? Human reason vs. Revelation?

Posted on September 16, 2011 by admin

  People have various views as to how we know God and His unity and the basis for obligation is in this regard. The best view on this subject is that acts have properties which make them good and obligatory … Continue reading →

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The role of “Reason” in acquisition of knowledge and establishing good – Why is it necessary but not sufficient?

Posted on September 16, 2011 by admin

  Topic: Human Reason, Knowledge Source: Book: Ibn Taymiyyah Expounds on Islam Reason is prerequisite to the acquisition of knowledge, as well as for the performance of a good deed or righteous act. Mystical states like ecstasy or intoxication, which … Continue reading →

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