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Concept and Nature of Islamic Resurgence
Written by Ali B. Panda, Ph.D.
Tuesday, 19 May 2009
The concept of Islamic resurgence invites differences of outlook among people. Such differences can be attributed to the different situations and experiences in diverse settings. I would appreciate objectivity and discourage subjectivity to evade controversy and misunderstanding. If the nature and concept of Islamic resurgence is a phenomenon, it must be subjected to research work in a given society. The main purpose is to re-examine, reinvestigate or understand in-deep the overall context of Islamic resurgence.
For purposes of this article, the concept could be understood with the Islamic reform, awakening, revivalism and revolution that has taken place in different regional communities of the Muslim ummah after the Muslim society and civilization have gradually drifted away from the ideal order founded by Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessing of Allah be upon him). It can be defined as a description of the vision to rebuild Islamic values, practices, institutions and laws in the lives of Muslims everywhere.
The concept of resurgence can also be referred to the course of action intended to bring back the old glory of Islamic society and to recreate an Islamic social order being guided by the Qur’an and the Sunnah in reaction to the arrogance of Western values and socialist materialism that have contributed to the evolution of social ills in many Muslim countries.
Islamic resurgence has been largely triggered by the crises affecting the regional communities of the Muslim ummah. This resurgence goes through a volatile process indicative of the instabilities existing around the Muslim communities today. Because there has been no single worldwide Islamic resurgence under a unified leadership, a controversy exists regarding the concept of Islamic resurgence.
Islamic resurgence, therefore, has been influenced by the tradition of Prophet Muhammad, when he said: “there will come in every century a reformer who will revive my faith in my people.” This Prophetic saying portrays the advent of a reformer to check the spiritual condition of the Muslims in a particular century. It further implies that Muslims should always be conscious of their faith and religious activities otherwise they are deviating from the direction of the Prophet.
The reformer may take a look at the past, present and future of Muslim ummah. The past experiences shall be taken as lessons for today and for future enterprise; the way of Prophet Muhammad and his sahabah (companions) is a significant background of Islamic awareness and consciousness. The existing realities today around the Muslim ummah must be examined deeply to ensure relevant approaches in dealing with environments. The future is the most significant area that must be given more attention by the Muslim reformists.
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Different outlook about Islam resurgence
We don't have to research it. Qur-an has it all.. The thing is people must be oblige to follow what stated in the Qur-an..
I think, If we re-examine/re-investigate, what would be the impact of this one to the other religion. They might misunderstood the purpose of the research. they may think that we are not sure and in doubt about Islam Renaissance.
The fact that we have the exact information and knowledge about Islam. All we have to do is to convince people to do it. We have to dig-down standard instruments that can be used to influence people to exercise the teaching of Islam. We have to implement certain rules/law that could force people to do the way Islam is.
This is just a comment.. correct me if I'm wrong
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