Critique and Analysis of Modern Arab Maghreb Neo-Etizal Empiricism in Interpreting the Teachings of the Qur’ān

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1 Department of Qur’ān Exegesis, Higher Education Complex of Qur’ān and Hadith, Al-Mustafa International University, Nigeria

2 Department of Qur’ān and Orientalists, Higher Education Complex of Qur’ān and Hadith, Al-Mustafa International University, Qom, Iran

3 Department of Quranic Sciences and Arts, Higher Education Complex of Qur’ān and Hadith, Al-Mustafa International University, Qom, Iran

10.22059/jcis.2025.384795.1397

Abstract

The neo-Mu'tazila movement in the contemporary Arab Maghreb has adapted its interpretation of Qur’ānic verses to align with modernity, influenced by Western thought. This deviation from traditional Mu'tazila, which emphasizes rational principles and monotheistic philosophy, reflects a dialogue with modernity that critiques the perception of Islamic societies as lagging behind their Western counterparts. The movement seeks to reconcile Islam with contemporary values, leading to distinctive methods of Qur’ānic interpretation. A study employing library research and analytical-descriptive methods reveals that this group encounters significant fundamental and methodological challenges, including a materialistic view of supernatural phenomena, a historical relativism of religious knowledge, and a reductionist interpretation of the Prophet's recitation. Methodologically, they exhibit an inadequate engagement with reason and a limited understanding of the Qur’ān's complexities.

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Volume 7, Issue 1
January 2025
Pages 127-137

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