Multidisciplinary Indonesian Center Journal
Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025): Vol. 2 No. 4 Edisi Oktober 2025

RECONSTRUCTION OF MUHAMMAD IQBAL'S ISLAMIC THOUGHT: A PILLAR OF MODERN ISLAMIC THINKING

Yossar, Yossar (Unknown)
Nur Hakima Akhirani (Unknown)
Mira Yanti Lubis (Unknown)
Fithri Choirunnisa Siregar (Unknown)
Sutan Botung Hasibuan (Unknown)
Rusydi AM (Unknown)
Riki Saputra (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Dec 2025

Abstract

Muhammad Iqbal emerged during a period of intellectual stagnation in the Muslim world in the early 20th century, introducing a fresh and visionary idea: the reconstruction of religious thought. In his seminal work, The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam, Iqbal proposed a way out of this stagnation by revitalizing the Islamic intellectual heritage while engaging in a critical dialogue with modernity. This study aims to examine the key concepts of Iqbal's project, including his critique of Greek philosophy, his dynamic view of ijtihad (legal reasoning), his theory of the "Khudi" (Self), his dynamic concept of God and the universe, and his vision of spiritual democracy. Using a qualitative approach with philosophical-hermeneutic analysis, this research concludes that while Iqbal's thought has been widely appreciated as a revitalizing force for Islamic intellectualism, it has also faced criticism concerning its practical implementation and philosophical consistency. The study finds that Iqbal's ideas remain profoundly relevant today, particularly in navigating the challenges of modernity without sacrificing Islamic identity.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

micjo

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Subject

Religion Humanities Earth & Planetary Sciences Education Other

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Multidisciplinary Indonesian Center Journal (MICJO) adalah Jurnal multidisiplin yang membahas dan mengkaji semua disiplin ilmu, seperti: - Humaniora - Ilmu sosial - IPA - Ilmu hukum - Ilmu pendidikan, - Ilmu agama - Ilmu bahasa - Filsafat, - Teknik - Bisnis - Ekonomi - Manajemen - Teknologi ...