Journal Of Islamic Denominations

Journal Of Islamic Denominations

A Typology of Traditional Islam in terms of Constant and Variable Elements of Religion

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors
Seyed Ali Bathaei 1
mehdi farmanian 2
ebrahim qasemi 3
1 PhD student, Theological Schools, University of Religions and Denominations, Qom, Iran
2 Professor, Department of Theological Schools, University of Religions and Denominations, Qom, Iran
3 Assistant Professor, Department of Theological Schools, University of Religions and Denominations, Qom, Iran.
10.22034/jid.2024.361785.2365
Abstract
A central theme in the typology of traditional Islam is its treatment of constant and variable elements within the religion. Given that Sharia laws possess intrinsic advantages and disadvantages in various actions, and considering the significant influence of temporal and spatial contexts on these elements, a secondary question arises: What is the scope and boundary of constant and variable rulings in traditional Islam? Can distinct domains be identified for constant and variable elements, and are specific boundaries discernible between them? How much variation can constants accommodate? This research aims to assess the Prophetic hadith, “Muḥammad’s halal is halal forever until the Day of Resurrection,” and its implications by examining the approaches of three traditional groups using a descriptive-analytic method. The study reveals that the traditional conservative group tends to uphold a rigid view of constant elements and a more flexible view of variable elements. In contrast, the traditional teleological group, with its broader perspective on variable elements, supports a more flexible approach to constants and an expansion of variables. These differing perspectives offer new insights into how Islam can proactively address contemporary challenges and modernity.
Keywords
traditional Islam
typology
constants
variables
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Journal Of Islamic Denominations
Volume 11, Issue 21 - Serial Number 21
September 2024
Pages 39-66