Pessimistic Prospects of the Scientific Worldview: A Potential Islamic Defense for the Future Leadership of Muslim Youths

Muhammad Mumtaz Ali — 2024-11-21

This research paper tries to deal with contemporary concerns of the scientific worldview. In the past, pessimism from the scientific worldview was just a mere dichotomy between Western secular intellectuals and Christian authority as we have learned from the Western history. However, Salaman Rushdi and Ibn Warraq indicated something different. The scientific worldview may affect the attitudes of Muslim youths. After the fall of the Arab spring, Islamic movements may face difficulties in Muslim societies. What went wrong with the Mursi regime when he was elected following Western democracy? This research paved an alternative way to understand the difficulties of Islamic movements. Then, the article tried to provide a feasible solution for the future leadership of Muslim youths. This research also looked into the works of Imam Ghazali, Muhammad Iqbal and Sayyid Qutub for the possible solution against pessimism of the scientific worldview. This article used qualitative methodology. The research found that despite having the dominancy of the scientific worldview in the 21^st century, Islam has a unique way of dealing with the pessimistic politics of the scientific worldview. Machiavelli’s notion of Lion and Fox and Nietzsche’s master and slave morality have been explored to understand the problem with contemporary Islamic movements. In addition, the article suggested that Imam Ghazali, Muhammad Iqbal and Sayyid Qutub were able to draw some defense mechanisms against the scientific worldview.

Role of Islamic Thought and Culture in the Artifical Intelligence World

Ibrahim Shogar — 2024-11-21

Regardless of the negative picture casted by the hostile media about Islam, the global community is increasingly showing interest in understanding the Islamic thought and culture for various purposes, including political and economic influence. Thus, Muslim intellectuals need to be aware of this fact and get ready for its implications at both local and global levels. Study of other cultures, i.e., religions, languages and lifestyles of other nations, in the globalizing world, which characterized by free movement of ideas and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, is important as a basic means for effective communication, mutual understanding and cooperation between nations. The Holy Qur`an shifts attention of the global community to the importance of mutual understanding between nations, saying: “O people! We have created you all out of a male and a female, and have made you into nations and tribes so that you might come to know each another’’ (49:13)^[1]. The progress in new technologies, especially in (AI) technology, have significantly influenced the Islamic culture over the last few decades. This paper aims to investigate role and the future directions of Islamic thought and culture, as impacted by the new technologies, especially in its methods of teaching and learning. Critical examination is necessary in adopting the new technologies to ensure that scientific advancements are align with the principles and objectives of Islamic thought. The method adopted in this paper is theoretical and analytical in nature. It is expected that the outcomes of the paper will provide clear guidelines for Islamic thought to harness the potential prospects of new technologies and overcome its challenges in Muslim societies.

[1] ﴿يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ إِنَّا خَلَقْنَاكُمْ مِنْ ذَكَرٍ وَأُنْثَى وَجَعَلْنَاكُمْ شُعُوبًا وَقَبَائِلَ لِتَعَارَفُوا إِنَّ أَكْرَمَكُمْ عِنْدَ اللَّهِ أَتْقَاكُمْ إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَلِيمٌ خَبِيرٌ﴾ (الحجرات: 13).

Semarak International Journal of Islamic Studies and Culture

Pessimistic Prospects of the Scientific Worldview: A Potential Islamic Defense for the Future Leadership of Muslim Youths

Role of Islamic Thought and Culture in the Artifical Intelligence World