Reconstruction of Islamic Thought in the Perspective of Muhammad Iqbal

Abstract

Islamic thought continues to face challenges in facing the changing times, the flow of modernity and the crisis of the identity of the people. In this context, the thoughts of Muhammad Iqbal become important to study as an effort to reconstruct a progressive and contextual understanding of Islam. This study aims to analyze Muhammad Iqbal's thoughts on the reconstruction of Islam in the fields of theology, philosophy and social renewal and their relevance to the development of contemporary Islamic thought. The methodology of this study uses a qualitative approach with a literature study method on the works of Muhammad Iqbal. The results of the study found three forms of development of Muhammad Iqbal's thoughts, namely i) ijtihad, ii) dynamics of reason and iii) spiritual renewal as a foundation in reviving Islamic teachings that are rational, active and relevant to social reality. The implications of Iqbal's thoughts open up space for the renewal of Islamic science that is not trapped in transformative. This thought makes an important contribution in building the awareness of Muslims to rise intellectually and spiritually amidst global challenges.