International Journal of Islamic Khazanah
Vol. 13 No. 2 (2023): IJIK

Lessons from the Protestant Reformation for Today’s Islamic World

Solomon, Hussein (Unknown)
Klerk, Rene de (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 May 2023

Abstract

The Islamic world today faces multiple challenges, including political stagnation, religious authoritarianism, and societal inertia. Drawing on a historical-comparative approach, this article explores the Protestant Reformation as a case study to examine how religious renewal can emerge from within a faith tradition. The study employs a historical-analytical method, drawing parallels between key developments in the Reformation and current conditions in the Muslim world. By analyzing historical parallels, the authors argue that Islamic societies can benefit from lessons learned during the Reformation, particularly regarding the decentralization of religious authority, promotion of literacy, and critical engagement with sacred texts. The study finds that while the contexts differ, the need for internal reform and revival is shared. The article concludes that meaningful Islamic reform must originate from within Muslim societies and cannot be imposed externally. This analysis contributes to contemporary Islamic thought by encouraging critical reflection on religious tradition in light of historical experience, thus fostering a deeper understanding of reform in the modern Islamic context.

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ijik

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Subject

Religion Humanities Public Health Social Sciences

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Medical and Islam : At present, various methods of treatment have developed rapidly. They have even begun to carry out many experiments using new things, and there is not much literature on how the treatment is from an Islamic perspective. Islamic Thought : The IJIK journal only follows up articles ...