The Qur’anic critique of forefathers’ ideology
| dc.contributor.author | Solihu, Abdul Kabir Hussain | |
| dc.contributor.author | Ahmed, Maryam Daud | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-04-22T11:56:41Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-04-22T11:56:41Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2017 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Patriarchal Traditionalism (Al-Ābā’iyyah) refers to the arbitration of customs and traditions derived from the spirit of patriarchal thought, making it a binding legislation that governs all aspects of life. The Noble Qur’an rejects the doctrinal beliefs built upon idolatry and paganism because they contradict the Qur’anic teachings which are fundamentally centered on monotheism (tawḥīd). Therefore, it rejects the ancestral heritage when it conflicts with this truth, which serves as the reference framework for the Ummah and defines the criteria of truth within the boundaries set by the Qur’an and Sunnah. This is the standard that governs the Muslim—not the heritage of the forefathers. Hence, the Qur’an denounces blind adherence in belief and asserts that legislative authority belongs solely to God. The research addresses the Qur’anic critique of ancestral thinking that governs customs and traditions drawn from the spirit of forefather-based thought and treats it as binding legislation in all aspects of life. The study, in light of Qur’anic verses, highlights the motives that led to this way of thinking and how the Qur’an called for the use of reason and liberation from the authority of individuals. It also presents several Qur’anic examples of renouncing ancestral dependence, including instances where a father disavows his son, a son disavows his father, a husband disavows his wife, and a wife disavows her husband. The research concludes with key findings and recommendations. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Solihu, A. K. H., & Ahmad, M. D. (2017). نقد القرآن الكريم للفكر الآبائي [The Qur’anic critique of forefathers’ ideology]. International Journal of Muslim World Studies, 15(2), 246-288 | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 0127-922X | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://kwasuspace.kwasu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/5088 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | International Journal of Muslim World Studies | |
| dc.title | The Qur’anic critique of forefathers’ ideology | |
| dc.type | Article |