Intellect in the Qur‟an and Islamic Civilization

Intellect in the Qur‟an and Islamic Civilization

Reason and revelation have often been portrayed as competing sources of knowledge, yet Islamic intellectual history presents a different narrative. Intellect in the Qur’an and Islamic Civilization explores the central role of intellect in the Qur’anic worldview and its formative influence on Islamic civilization.

About the Book Intellect in the Qur’an and Islamic Civilization examines how the Qur’an consistently appeals to human intellect as a means of understanding truth, morality, and the order of creation. The book analyzes Qur’anic concepts related to reasoning, reflection, and comprehension, showing how intellect is presented not as an alternative to faith but as its necessary companion. It then traces how this Qur’anic emphasis shaped the development of Islamic civilization, influencing theology, law, philosophy, science, and education. The work highlights the intellectual dynamism that emerged when reason was cultivated within a revelatory framework.

What You Will Discover

• Qur’anic references to intellect, reflection, and understanding.
• The relationship between reason and revelation in Islamic thought.
• How intellectual inquiry shaped major fields of Islamic civilization.
• Reasons for the historical flourishing and later stagnation of Muslim intellectual life.

About the Author The author writes from an interdisciplinary perspective, combining Qur’anic studies, intellectual history, and civilizational analysis. The work reflects a concern with restoring a balanced understanding of intellect in Islamic discourse.

Who Is This Book For? This book is for students and readers interested in Qur’anic studies, Islamic intellectual history, philosophy, and the foundations of Islamic civilization.