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Article: Introduction to Islamic Sciences, Part I

This article will introduce the most important Islamic sciences that have long been studied in Islamic seminaries.

Acquiring and possessing knowledge is highly recommended in Islam as God encourages people to seek knowledge as seen in the Qur’an and hadith.  Educators and scholars hold a revered position because of their efforts of pursuing knowledge and using it to influence their actions. This article will introduce the most important Islamic sciences that have long been studied in Islamic seminaries. A brief definition as well as the nature and history of each of the widely studied disciplines by Islamic scholars will be offered, namely theology (kalām), philosophy, mysticism (irfān), and jurisprudence (fiqh).

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Title: Introduction to Islamic Sciences, Part I

Author: Rasoul Imani Khushlhu

Published in: Message of Thaqalayn, Summer 2012, Vol. 13, No. 2

 Language: English

Length: 24 pages

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