Fazlur Rahman Malik

Pakistani philosopher and scholar

Fazlur Rahman Malik - Pakistani philosopher and scholar
Born

September 21st, 1919
105 years ago

Died

July 26th, 1988
36 years ago — 68 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Pakistan

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A prominent philosopher and scholar focused on Islamic thought, contributed significantly to modern interpretations of the Quran. Served as a professor at the University of Chicago and held the position of the director of the Center for Middle Eastern Studies. Emphasized the importance of contextual understanding in religious texts and was influential in the development of contemporary Islamic philosophy. Authored several influential works that addressed fundamental issues in Islam and its relationship with modernity.

Authored 'Islam' and 'Islam & Modernity'

Served as a professor at the University of Chicago

Directed the Center for Middle Eastern Studies

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