Civilizational Renewal in the Thought of Malek Bennabi

Abstract

Islam, a complete and integrated system rather than just a doctrine, has significantly impacted human life by freeing the soul and mind from superstitions and delusions. The Sira, Prophet Mohammed's biography, allowed for ijtihad to adapt to current circumstances and requirements. Nevertheless, Islamic thought has become entangled in worldwide intellectual debates and political turmoil, diverting attention from advancing its own civilizational intellectual project.

In the present day, there is an urgent necessity for an Islamic intellectual framework that can effectively assimilate cultural transformations and offer a viable alternative rooted in the synthesis of Islamic principles and the realities of contemporary life. Considering the crucial role that political values play in shaping the foundation of governance systems and presenting a civilizational paradigm, it is essential to examine the extent to which Islamic political thought, particularly in the works of Malek Bennabi, has succeeded in articulating a modern civilizational model that can accommodate the ongoing cultural shifts