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The Reality of Tasawwuf
The question of the legitimacy of what has come to be known among the Muslims as tasawwuf (or mysticism) is often passionately debated among its proponents and opponents. When we look at the subject of tasawwuf and its objectives, it becomes plainly evident that these are completely in keeping with Islamic teachings. The subject of tasawwuf and its goals can be summarized as follows.
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Published April 23, 2020
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Israr Ahmed
118 books185 followersDr. Israr Ahmed, (1932-2010) was a Pakistan-based Muslim religious figure who has been described as well-known among Muslims in Pakistan, India, the Middle East, and North America. Born in East Punjab, (now part of Haryana) in India, the second son of a government servant, he is the founder of the Tanzeem-e-islami, an off-shoot of the Jamaat-e-Islami.
He has spent the "last forty years" actively engaged in "reviving the Qur'an-centered Islamic perennial philosophy and world-view" with "the ultimate objective of establishing a true Islamic State, or the System of Khilafah." Ahmed is skeptical of the efficacy of "parliamentary politics of give-and-take" in establishing an "Islamic politico-socio-economic system" as implementing this system is a "revolutionary process".
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He has spent the "last forty years" actively engaged in "reviving the Qur'an-centered Islamic perennial philosophy and world-view" with "the ultimate objective of establishing a true Islamic State, or the System of Khilafah." Ahmed is skeptical of the efficacy of "parliamentary politics of give-and-take" in establishing an "Islamic politico-socio-economic system" as implementing this system is a "revolutionary process".
Courtesy : http://www.drisrarahmed.com
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October 19, 2023
I read this book to explore Dr Israr's stance on sufism as many people allege him to be involved with controversial sufi opinions.
However, in the book he clearly expresses that although the aims and goals of sufism are in line with traditional Islamic thought, the practices of many sufis delineate from the sunnah way.
He says in the book:
"That much having been said, the arguments outlined in the preceding pages delineate
the points on which I see major shortcomings in the institution of tasawwuf. For me
the Qur’an is the ultimate criterion for analyzing, critiquing, and complimenting any
given subject. In this regard, the example of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم—his life, his sayings, his
doings, his non-doings—is just as important because his life is the most authentic
commentary on the Qur’an."
However, in the book he clearly expresses that although the aims and goals of sufism are in line with traditional Islamic thought, the practices of many sufis delineate from the sunnah way.
He says in the book:
"That much having been said, the arguments outlined in the preceding pages delineate
the points on which I see major shortcomings in the institution of tasawwuf. For me
the Qur’an is the ultimate criterion for analyzing, critiquing, and complimenting any
given subject. In this regard, the example of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم—his life, his sayings, his
doings, his non-doings—is just as important because his life is the most authentic
commentary on the Qur’an."
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