The mystical justifications of salat : a comparative study of al-Tirmidhi and al-Ghazalls thory of justifications
Dissertant
University
Al Akhawayn University
Faculty
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department
Religious Studies
University Country
Morocco
Degree
Master
Degree Date
2014
English Abstract
The thesis seeks to examine the justifications of the ritual of salat in the works of the two prominent Sufis al-Hakim al-Tirmidh؟ and Abu Hamid al-Ghazàl؟.
Through a comparative textual analysis, the thesis aims at shedding light on the rational orientation of Sufism regarding worship and its various implications within the Sufi teachings particularly, and Islamic thoughts in general.
Thus, through following the contributions of Annimare Schimmel (1952 & 1975), Constance E.
Padwick (1996), and Marion Holmes Katz (2013), the current study aims at expanding the theoretical analysis of the Sufi justifications of the worship of salat by comparing this theory of mystical justifications in the works of al-Tirmidh؟ and al-Ghazali.
Among the contributions is to investigate the aspect of the rational tendencies of the early Sufi legacy, to highlight the importance of reasoning in Islamic rituals and therefore the status of the intellect as opposed to text in Islamic jurisprudence, to assess the significance of the mystical meanings in Islamic practices, and to explore the relationship between Islamic jurisprudence and Sufism through outlining the significance of mystical rationales of salat.
The thesis argues that al-Tirmidh؟ and al-Ghazàl؟’s justifications aim at criticizing the jurist’s understanding of Islamic jurisprudence by introducing what might be called the jurisprudence of Sufism (fiqh al-tasuuwf) which emphasizes the spiritual and the inner dimension of Islamic law and demonstrates overlaps between spirituality and jurisprudence.
Key Terms: Theory of Ustification; Mystical Ustifications; Islamic Law; Sufism; Renunciation; Asceticism; Legal Theory; Esoteric Knowledge; The Science of Unveiling; Theosophy; Theological Analogy.
Main Subjects
Social Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
No. of Pages
140
Table of Contents
Table of contents.
Abstract.
Introduction.
Chapter One : Historical setting of Islamic mysticism in Persia.
Chapter Two : Life experiences of al-Tirmidhī and al-Ghazālī.
Chapter Three : Al-Tirmidhi’s theosophical orientation and al-Ghazālī reviving approach.
Chapter Four : Theory of justification from juristic viewpoints.
Chapter Five : Theory of justification of salat from Sufi perspectives.
Chapter Six : A comparison between al-Tirmidhī and al-Ghazālī’s perspectives.
Conclusion.
References.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lahoucine, Amediar. (2014). The mystical justifications of salat : a comparative study of al-Tirmidhi and al-Ghazalls thory of justifications. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Al Akhawayn University, Morocco
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-590350
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lahoucine, Amediar. The mystical justifications of salat : a comparative study of al-Tirmidhi and al-Ghazalls thory of justifications. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Al Akhawayn University. (2014).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-590350
American Medical Association (AMA)
Lahoucine, Amediar. (2014). The mystical justifications of salat : a comparative study of al-Tirmidhi and al-Ghazalls thory of justifications. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Al Akhawayn University, Morocco
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-590350
Language
English
Data Type
Arab Theses
Record ID
BIM-590350
