DECOLONIZING ISLAMIC STUDIES: A VIEW FROM THE SALAFIS SCHOOL OF THOUGHT
This essay argues for a critical re-evaluation of Islamic studies, challenging the Eurocentric and Arab-centric biases that have historically shaped the field. We propose a de-colonial approach that dismantles assumptions of Arab supremacy and promotes a more inclusive understanding of Islam. Throu...
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This essay argues for a critical re-evaluation of Islamic studies, challenging the Eurocentric and Arab-centric biases that have historically shaped the field. We propose a de-colonial approach that dismantles assumptions of Arab supremacy and promotes a more inclusive understanding of Islam. Through the lens of the Salafi school of thought, a historically and geographically diverse movement within Islam, we examine the relationship between Islamic faith and Arab identity. Through the lens of critical thinking, we explore how the Salafi school both reinforces and critiques notions of Arab centrality in Islam. Furthermore, we examine potential tensions between Salafi interpretations and human autonomy and rights. Ultimately, we argue that decolonizing Islamic studies necessitates diverse perspectives, fostering a more humane, creative, and productive understanding of this global religion with over 1.8 billion adherents worldwide.
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| spelling | doaj-art-da6e227732444c4b87b389f90855f6f32025-02-10T10:00:08ZengFederal University WukariInternational Studies Journal2756-46492024-08-0185DECOLONIZING ISLAMIC STUDIES: A VIEW FROM THE SALAFIS SCHOOL OF THOUGHTEMORDI PROMISE JUDE0OGHENERO KANO BENSON1CHUKWUKADIBIA CHIMAUZOM EZE2CYNTHIA UKA IYADE3AYINOR AZUBUIKE4DELTA STATE POLYTECHNIC, OGWASHI-UKUDELTA STATE POLYTECHNIC, OGWASHI-UKUENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYDELTA STATE POLYTECHNIC, OGWASHI-UKUDELTA STATE POLYTECHNIC, OGWASHI-UKU This essay argues for a critical re-evaluation of Islamic studies, challenging the Eurocentric and Arab-centric biases that have historically shaped the field. We propose a de-colonial approach that dismantles assumptions of Arab supremacy and promotes a more inclusive understanding of Islam. Through the lens of the Salafi school of thought, a historically and geographically diverse movement within Islam, we examine the relationship between Islamic faith and Arab identity. Through the lens of critical thinking, we explore how the Salafi school both reinforces and critiques notions of Arab centrality in Islam. Furthermore, we examine potential tensions between Salafi interpretations and human autonomy and rights. Ultimately, we argue that decolonizing Islamic studies necessitates diverse perspectives, fostering a more humane, creative, and productive understanding of this global religion with over 1.8 billion adherents worldwide. https://wissjournals.com.ng/index.php/wiss/article/view/417Islamic studydecolonizationsalafisArabsMuslimIslam |
| spellingShingle | EMORDI PROMISE JUDE OGHENERO KANO BENSON CHUKWUKADIBIA CHIMAUZOM EZE CYNTHIA UKA IYADE AYINOR AZUBUIKE DECOLONIZING ISLAMIC STUDIES: A VIEW FROM THE SALAFIS SCHOOL OF THOUGHT International Studies Journal Islamic study decolonization salafis Arabs Muslim Islam |
| title | DECOLONIZING ISLAMIC STUDIES: A VIEW FROM THE SALAFIS SCHOOL OF THOUGHT |
| title_full | DECOLONIZING ISLAMIC STUDIES: A VIEW FROM THE SALAFIS SCHOOL OF THOUGHT |
| title_fullStr | DECOLONIZING ISLAMIC STUDIES: A VIEW FROM THE SALAFIS SCHOOL OF THOUGHT |
| title_full_unstemmed | DECOLONIZING ISLAMIC STUDIES: A VIEW FROM THE SALAFIS SCHOOL OF THOUGHT |
| title_short | DECOLONIZING ISLAMIC STUDIES: A VIEW FROM THE SALAFIS SCHOOL OF THOUGHT |
| title_sort | decolonizing islamic studies a view from the salafis school of thought |
| topic | Islamic study decolonization salafis Arabs Muslim Islam |
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