Matin Research Journal

Matin Research Journal

The Holy Quran and Tradition as Sources of Islamic Philosophy

Document Type : Original Article

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Abstract
It goes without saying that the Muslims have had a historical, cultural connection with the Greek theosophy (philosophy) and other philosophies and have utilized the rich sources and heritages of the ancient times, but a profound study of the long history of Islamic philosophy demonstrates that the birthplace of Islamic philosophy should be searched within the text of Islam and its original sources, that is, the Quran and traditions. Indeed this philosophy, has its principles, fundamentals, subjects and problems related to itself which sprout from the Islamic revelation. All Islamic philosophers created their philosophies in the revelatory atmosphere of Islam and were inspired by its texts. Basically, the Islamic philosophy is a hermeneutic philosophy of the sacred texts which are deeply rooted in the Quran and tradition. Hence throughout centuries till date, it has continued its life as an influential intellectual current in the Islamic civilization.
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