In Honour Of Isma’il Raji’ al-Faruqi (1921 – 1986)

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  • Islam on Its Own Terms: The Contribution of Isma’il al-Faruqi

    In his teaching of Islam the late Dr. Isma’il al-Faruqi had little patience with the anthropomorphic approach with which most comparative religion is taught. He believed there must be faith, belief, and commitment if the inner essence of Islam—and indeed of any religion—is to be appreciated. He deplored the fact that Islam in the West…