Renewal of the Religious Discourse and Confronting Intellectual Deviation "An Analytical Critical Study"

Abstract

Islamic preaching discourse stands as the backbone of this virtuous religion, conveying divine guidance to humanity. The call for renewal within us is essential to keep pace with the flexibility and universality of Islam, suitable for every time and place. When people deviate from the essence of Sharia, the call for renewal becomes vital to counteract such deviations. Hence, our study, titled "Renewal of Islamic Preaching Discourse and Confrontation of Intellectual Deviation: A Critical Analytical Study," addresses the challenge of grappling with these issues. Both preaching and discourse have suffered emptiness and decline in reality and theory, making the task difficult for those concerned. There is discomfort among individuals involved in these matters and discussions related to renewal and intellectual deviations. This dilemma leads to questions: Does preaching require renewal? Are there elements within preaching that necessitate renewal? Can preaching restrain intellectual deviations? Our study endeavors to answer these questions.

The first section discusses the concept of preaching and discourse, equating them with dissemination and positioning them as a form of knowledge akin to other sciences. Discourse reflects ideas and visions, interwoven together, necessitating authenticity alongside contemporarity. It emphasizes the necessity of renewing preaching discourse, as it is founded on issues intrinsic to Islam, which inherently allow for renewal. Moreover, it addresses the complex nature of conflicting ideas in the current reality, the potential linkage between the present and the future, and outlines the criteria for renewing preaching discourse, distinguishing acceptable from unacceptable forms of renewal.

The second section delves into the practical aspect of renewal, exploring the concept of intellectual deviation, its domains, manifestations, causes, remedies, and how discourse renewal can resist it. The research concludes by summarizing the primary findings and recommendations, comprising twelve results and five recommendations.