Isma'il Raji' al-Faruqi
Isma’il Raji al-Faruqi (January 1, 1921 – May 27, 1986) was a prominent Palestinian-American philosopher, author, and educator who made significant contributions to Islamic and interfaith studies. He authored over 100 articles and 25 books, including the influential “Christian Ethics: A Historical and Systematic Analysis of Its Dominant Ideas,” and established the International Institute of Islamic Thought. Al-Faruqi’s impact on academic discourse and interfaith dialogue was considerable, both during his lifetime and beyond.
EVERY MUSLIM IS A SCIENTIST
This clip is from the documentary "The Book of Signs (Science in the Quran)," based on the work of Dr. Maurice Bucaille and features the insights of almarhum Dr. Isma'il al-Faruqi. Dr. al-Faruqi emphasized Islam's harmony with science, suggesting that being a Muslim entails being a scientist. Understanding nature fulfils the terms of the Khilafah, allowing Muslims to uncover God's Laws and glorify Him. This contrasts with the Greeks, who saw nature as hostile. al-Faruqi encouraged scientific inquiry to understand and appreciate God's creation, highlighting Islam's connection to science.
SEARCH ISMAIL FARUQI ONLINE
Explore Dr. Isma'il al-Faruqi's intellectual contributions and discover the depth of his scholarly legacy.
