The Modernist Menace to Islam refers to the ideological threat posed by attempts to reinterpret or dilute Islamic teachings to fit modern Western values and secular worldviews. It critiques the trend of “Islamic modernism,” where core beliefs, laws, and traditions are redefined to align with liberalism, feminism, or humanism often at the expense of divine revelation. This perspective argues that such reforms undermine Islam’s authenticity and moral coherence, replacing submission to God with submission to modern cultural norms.
The Modernist Menace to Islam refers to the ideological threat posed by attempts to reinterpret or dilute Islamic teachings to fit modern Western values and secular worldviews. It critiques the trend of “Islamic modernism,” where core beliefs, laws, and traditions are redefined to align with liberalism, feminism, or humanism often at the expense of divine revelation. This perspective argues that such reforms undermine Islam’s authenticity and moral coherence, replacing submission to God with submission to modern cultural norms.
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