International Journal Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din
Vol 25, No 2 (2023)

Magnum Opus of Mohammed Arkoun; Cultural Resilience Amidst Pluralism

Sigit Tri Utomo (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta)
Marhumah Marhumah (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta)
Karwadi Karwadi (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta)
Mohamad Ardin Suwandi (National Research Polytechnic Tomsk University)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 Dec 2023

Abstract

The world faces a multidimensional crisis, with cultural, ethnic, racial, linguistic, and ethnic diversity giving rise to various issues. Wars in different parts of the world continue to result in bloody events and casualties. Preventive efforts are needed to address these problems, including promoting a culture of tolerance. Mohammed Arkoun was a figure and philosopher of pluralism who advocated and conveyed ideas about pluralism. The weaknesses of classical Islamic theological thinking become apparent when confronted with the empirical social reality of human life that continues to evolve with the advancement of science and technology. Mohammed Arkoun, an intellectual fNrom Algeria, attempted to comprehensively reinterpret the framework of Islamic thought, including aspects such as theology (kalam), Sufism, jurisprudence (fiqh), ethics, and exegesis (tafsir). Mohammed Arkoun expressed that Islam can succeed if Muslims adopt an open attitude toward pluralistic thinking, as during the early Islamic period and the Middle Ages. This pluralism can be realized if religious understanding is based on human values, allowing Muslims to interact with anyone. This research uses a qualitative method with a literature review study type, gathering data from various references, books, and articles related to Mohammed Arkoun's magnum opus: the study of cultural tolerance resilience amid pluralism. According to Arkoun, debates based on cultural diversity, thought, and theology in classical Islam lead to profound interpretations of the Quran and laws based on sacred texts. 

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ihya

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Subject

Religion Arts Humanities

Description

International Journal IhyaUlum al-Din is an Indonesian journal of Islamic Studies published biannually by the State Islamic University (UIN) Walisongo Semarang Indonesia. The journal was firstly published in March 2000, presented in three languages (English, Arabic, and Indonesian). The journal ...