Muhammad Abduh
Egyptian jurist and Islamic scholar
Born
1849
176 years ago
Died
July 11th, 1905
120 years ago — 56 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Egypt
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A significant figure in Islamic reform, this individual contributed to the modernization of Islamic thought in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Serving as a prominent jurist and scholar, this individual sought to reconcile traditional Islamic teachings with contemporary issues facing the Muslim world. Active in educational reforms, the individual was involved in establishing al-Azhar University’s modern curriculum. Additionally, worked as the chief editor of the influential Islamic journal, Al-Urwah Al-Wuthqa. Efforts included a strong emphasis on rationalism and the importance of ijtihad, or independent reasoning, within Islamic law.
Reformed curriculum at al-Azhar University
Edited the journal Al-Urwah Al-Wuthqa
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