The Qurʾān and Islamic Reform

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2026
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Abstract
Abstract This chapter examines modern reformist approaches to the Qurʾān in response to challenges posed by modernity, distinguishing them from traditional interpretations. It outlines five major categories: modernism, Islamism, contextualism, structuralism/post-structuralism, and postmodernism, with prominent figures representing each trend. Early modernists, such as Sir Sayyid Ahmad Khan and Muḥammad ʿAbduh, emphasize rational approaches and align with contemporary science, while Islamists like Mawdūdī and Quṭb advocate for a Quranic-based political state. Contextualists, including Fazlur Rahman and Asma Barlas, argue for reading the Qurʾān in its historical context to derive principles for modern application. The chapter discusses postmodern approaches that emphasize reader-based interpretation and the dynamic relationship between text and context. Finally, it suggests that these diverse hermeneutical trends will continue to shape Islamic reformism.
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Authors Ramon Harvey
Journal Oxford University Press eBooks
Year 2026
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10.1093/oxfordhb/9780197532805.013.48
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https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780197532805.013.48
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