The Notion of “Islamic Unity” in the Thought of al-ImÉm MuÍammad bin ÑAbdu-AllÉh al-KhalÊlÊ through Selected Texts from his Correspondences

Authors

  • Mohammed Khamis Marhoun Al-Riyami
  • Fatmir Shehu
  • Asma Muhamad Uthman El-Muhammady

Keywords:

Islamic Unity, al-KhalÊlÊ, correspondences, practical program, and steps.

Abstract

This research discusses the notion of “Islamic Unity” in the thought of al-ImÉm MuÍammad bin ÑAbdullÉh al-KhalÊlÊ through the selected texts from his correspondences. It shows his vision, ideas, and practical program in unifying the Muslims’ utterance according to the Qur’anic methodology and the Sunnah of the Prophet (p.b.u.h.). This paper aims at highlighting the most important practical steps taken by al-KhalÊlÊ to embody the concept of “Islamic Unity” as a reality experienced by the Muslims. This study used the descriptive-analytical method. The study found that al-KhalÊlÊ’s interest in “Islamic Unity” carries a doctrinal, legal and human dimension, starting from the Holy Qur’an and the Sunnah of the Prophet (p.b.u.h.), as well as from the trust placed on him towards the Muslim nation in general, and the Omani Muslim community in particular.

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2020-12-29

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Al-Riyami, M. K. M., Shehu, F., & Muhamad Uthman El-Muhammady, A. (2020). The Notion of “Islamic Unity” in the Thought of al-ImÉm MuÍammad bin ÑAbdu-AllÉh al-KhalÊlÊ through Selected Texts from his Correspondences. AL-ITQAN: JOURNAL OF ISLAMIC SCIENCES AND COMPARATIVE STUDIES, 4(1), 203–229. Retrieved from https://journals.iium.edu.my/al-itqan/index.php/al-itqan/article/view/141