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Centuries after the revelation of the Quran, we Muslims have accumulated more than ketchup on our noses. We have sunk in dirt until our eyebrows since we have traded the sound, liberating, and progressive message of the Quran, with the contradictory, enslaving and regressive dogmas of fabricated sects. This book is the by-product of "A Celebration of Heresy Conference: Critical Thinking for Islamic Reform", in Atlanta on March 28-30 of 2008. The thirty scholars and activists that contributed to this book do not necessarily agree on every issue. However, we all agree on the imperative of a radical reformation in the Muslim world. A reform under the guidance of the Quran with the light of reason, our Creator's greatest gift to us... God willing, we are planning to continue organizing these conferences under the title "Critical Thinking for Islamic Reform" and publish the articles of the participants in annual anthologies with the same title.
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I too thoroughly recommend this collection for all reform-minded muslims or lapsed muslims or searchers - I found especially encouraging the story by Chibuzo Ohanaja - "From Christianity to Salafi Sect of Sunni Religion and finally to Islam" - reveals much truth from dialogue with Mullahs - the truth belies the fact that some have obtained western PhD's, after which they revert to talking much nonsense. Why is it that grown men, intelligent men, talk in such stupid ways? So only finally, if one searches, true Islam is to be found in the Qur'an.
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A must-read for any reform minded Muslim
7 Jun 2010
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This is a very thought provoking book. Different authors give their own interpretations as to what went wrong in the Islamic world. Others give their perspective on the meaning of the Quranic words and verses. This is very helpful for non-Arabic speakers to understand the verses in depth. The articles are also very well-written and logical. I highly recommend this book for both Muslims and non-Muslims.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
The humanistic appraoch
30 Jun 2010
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Arnold Yasin Mol
The Humanistic Approach vs. the Religious Approach
How the Focus Matters
Article published in Critical Thinkers for Islamic Reform, Edip Yuksel, Arnold Mol, Faruk A. Peru Editors, Brainbow Press, 2009.
Reviewed by Joseph Codsi
This is the article I liked best in the entire collection of articles published under the umbrella title, "Critical Thinkers for Islamic Reform". The article consists in going over a series of Quranic passages where the spiritual and universal dimension of Islam is discussed. This is highly selective. As can be expected, it leaves out of the picture the other side of the Quran, where the religious requirements are discussed. Here is one of the passages that are selected:
Wealth and children are the joys of the life of this world. But good deeds that fulfill the needs of others, their fruit endures forever. Such actions are of far greater merit in the sight of your Lord, and the best foundation of hope. (Quran 18;46)
This passage illustrates what Mol calls the "humanistic approach". How does this humanistic approach differ from the religious approach? I think Mol answers this question in the following statement:
Throughout the Quran it is made clear people are judged on their conduct towards other people, not on their amount of worship. (page 176)
I think that all religions have two dimensions, a spiritual one and a religious one. The religious dimension is that of religion as an institution endowed with a specific faith, special rituals and legal requirements. The spiritual dimension, on the other hand, transcends the human institution. Because of this, there is a tension between the two dimensions. Institutions tend to emphasize the requirement of submission to their directives. Those who do not comply are rejected.
Mol has the merit of reminding the readers that many passages of the Quran emphasize the humanistic requirements and seem to ignore the religious requirements. He does not say so openly, but I think that he gives priority to the spiritual and humanistic requirements over the religious ones.
Seattle, June 30, 2010
I sent this review to Mr. Mol and asked him to comment on it. Here is what he had to say:
"Thank you for your review and that you liked my article the most. My only comment is on your last sentence:
He does not say so openly, but I think that he gives priority to the spiritual and humanistic requirements over the religious ones.
This is not true, if you look at my article, even the title, I clearly say that I believe the Quran puts humanism above religiosity. That is the whole point of my article. This is also why I do not ignore the religious points in the Quran, I focus on the humanistic verses to show how dominant they are.
You quote my sentence of page 176, but then say I ignore the religious side. From the quote you can see clearly that I do not ignore them, but that I want to prove that they are lesser then the humanistic message of the Quran. So your comment is a contradiction with the quote."
The Humanistic Approach vs. the Religious Approach
How the Focus Matters
Article published in Critical Thinkers for Islamic Reform, Edip Yuksel, Arnold Mol, Faruk A. Peru Editors, Brainbow Press, 2009.
Reviewed by Joseph Codsi
This is the article I liked best in the entire collection of articles published under the umbrella title, "Critical Thinkers for Islamic Reform". The article consists in going over a series of Quranic passages where the spiritual and universal dimension of Islam is discussed. This is highly selective. As can be expected, it leaves out of the picture the other side of the Quran, where the religious requirements are discussed. Here is one of the passages that are selected:
Wealth and children are the joys of the life of this world. But good deeds that fulfill the needs of others, their fruit endures forever. Such actions are of far greater merit in the sight of your Lord, and the best foundation of hope. (Quran 18;46)
This passage illustrates what Mol calls the "humanistic approach". How does this humanistic approach differ from the religious approach? I think Mol answers this question in the following statement:
Throughout the Quran it is made clear people are judged on their conduct towards other people, not on their amount of worship. (page 176)
I think that all religions have two dimensions, a spiritual one and a religious one. The religious dimension is that of religion as an institution endowed with a specific faith, special rituals and legal requirements. The spiritual dimension, on the other hand, transcends the human institution. Because of this, there is a tension between the two dimensions. Institutions tend to emphasize the requirement of submission to their directives. Those who do not comply are rejected.
Mol has the merit of reminding the readers that many passages of the Quran emphasize the humanistic requirements and seem to ignore the religious requirements. He does not say so openly, but I think that he gives priority to the spiritual and humanistic requirements over the religious ones.
Seattle, June 30, 2010
I sent this review to Mr. Mol and asked him to comment on it. Here is what he had to say:
"Thank you for your review and that you liked my article the most. My only comment is on your last sentence:
He does not say so openly, but I think that he gives priority to the spiritual and humanistic requirements over the religious ones.
This is not true, if you look at my article, even the title, I clearly say that I believe the Quran puts humanism above religiosity. That is the whole point of my article. This is also why I do not ignore the religious points in the Quran, I focus on the humanistic verses to show how dominant they are.
You quote my sentence of page 176, but then say I ignore the religious side. From the quote you can see clearly that I do not ignore them, but that I want to prove that they are lesser then the humanistic message of the Quran. So your comment is a contradiction with the quote."
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
I enjoyed the book
11 Oct 2011
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This book did a good job in presenting his view of Islam and the Holy Quran. The author has a view much like my owneven though our backgrounds are defferent. I would like to see a place where more of us share our opinion, a place where we could share our thoughts and worship together.
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