THE ROLE OF ISLAMIC THEOLOGY IN CREATING A BETTER WORLD: THE FOUNDATIONAL VIEWS OF RISALE-I NUR
The world is today undergoing critical challenges of political, socio-economic and religious dimensions. Mankind had never before been obsessed with phenomenal issues of poverty, environmental degradation, and climatic upheavals resulting in drought and floods and an alarming level of moral turpitude as being witnessed in most communities around the world. It is against this general background the paper examines the role of Islamic theology in fashioning a better world order. The paper begins by discussing the foundations of Islamic theology from the perspective of Risale-i Nur. It proceeds to discuss the practical solutions offered by Risale-i Nur in the different spheres of life. The paper concludes by advocating a new thinking in the way the world will be transformed into a better place, especially by examining the doctrinal and theological bases presented by Risale-i Nur. These solutions have universal application for mankind.
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