Abstract
The dichotomy of God versus human is central in Qurʾānic discourse and
permeates most reflections in ontology, epistemology, and ethics. For exam-
ple, God’s roles as the Bestower of bounty (al-Munʿim) and the Speaker (al-
Mutakallim) have been the focus of inquiries into the ethical obligations placed
upon humans and the sources of knowledge in Islamic scholarship. The search
for understanding this dilemma pushed Muslims to explore a methodology for
understanding God’s discourse and uncovering His will – either through the
Qurʾān or through the Prophet Muḥammad’s words and deeds.
permeates most reflections in ontology, epistemology, and ethics. For exam-
ple, God’s roles as the Bestower of bounty (al-Munʿim) and the Speaker (al-
Mutakallim) have been the focus of inquiries into the ethical obligations placed
upon humans and the sources of knowledge in Islamic scholarship. The search
for understanding this dilemma pushed Muslims to explore a methodology for
understanding God’s discourse and uncovering His will – either through the
Qurʾān or through the Prophet Muḥammad’s words and deeds.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Ḥadīth and Ethics through the Lens of Interdisciplinarity |
| Number of pages | 29 |
| Publication status | Published - 2021 |