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Examining the emergence and development of the
Far¿h¿ school of thought and its methodology, this book explores the four case studies of stoning, apostasy, hijab, and the return of Jesus.
It demonstrates the reforming
Far¿h¿ approach and divergence from traditional Islamic thought, tracing
Far¿h¿ scholarship through the years, from Hamiduddin Farahi to Amin Ahsan Islahi and Javed Ahmad Ghamidi. Through the case studies the author analyses
Far¿h¿ approach to the Qur'an, the Sunnah, and religion. For each case study, he looks at contested areas and critically reviews traditional approaches, evaluating various sources, including the Qur'an,
Tafs¿rs from both Sunni and Shia scholars,
¿ad¿ths, and where applies
Fiqh, before moving on to discussing the
Far¿h¿ approach, including interviews with Javed Ahmad Ghamidi, the present academic leader of the approach. Each case study ends with comparative analysis, leading to extracting the methodological features of the
Far¿h¿ school of thought at the end of the book. The book closes with a critical discussion of the methodology of the
Far¿h¿ school of thought and a summary.
The Farahi School and Reformist Islam is the first academic work to go beyond the
Far¿h¿ school's theory of Qur'anic coherence, aiming to derive its methodological features through original analysis and a case study approach. It will appeal to advanced students and scholars of Islam, particularly those interested in Qur'anic exegesis and Islamic jurisprudence. It will be invaluable for those exploring new or reformist methodologies in deriving rules and concepts from the text, especially the approach of the
Far¿h¿ school of thought. It will also be of considerable interest to general readers seeking insight into the background and evolving perspectives on any of the case study subjects addressed in the book.
List of contents
Preface1. Introduction
2. Emergence of a School of Thought
3. The Case Study of Stoning
4. The Case Study of Apostasy
5. The Case Study of Hijab
6. The Case Study of the Return of Jesus
7. The Methodological Features of the
Far¿h¿ School of Thought
8. Conclusion
Glossary
About the author
Farhad Shafti is Senior Lecturer at the Adam Smith Business School at the University of Glasgow, UK, and the founder of Exploring Islam website.
