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An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

DOI

https://doi.org/10.35552/0247.38.9.2247

Abstract

Aim: of the paper is to present and criticize the statements of the new science of theology (New Kalam) in the field of prophecies and the effect of its supplanting the old science of theology in solving objections and problems, and to explain the motives and consequences resulting from such innovative opinions. This paper deals with the position of the new science of Kalam (Islamic theology) regarding prophecies. Its pioneers criticized selection, the miracle, supernaturalty, and other concepts adopted by ancient theologians. They also developed a new approach to proving prophecy that is compatible with their modern vision and environments and time. Their critisizm started by denying the rational evidences upon which old Kalam built its conclusions, and by highlighting some of old Kalam problems as they claim, New Kalam pioneers agreed on the liberal view of the statements of ancient theology and urged its renewal through religious expansion with the help of modern sciences. They made this renewal process completely open, so there is no specific approach through which this upgrade must follow, evaluated, or controlled. Even a single issue has led so often to multiple and varying results, some of which may be due to false premises or a relative view, and they did not stipulate at all that the science of Kalam provides certain or definitive knowledge at all in the first place. Methods: of induction, deduction, comparison, and criticism. Conclusion. The definitions from which those who advocate the new science of theology started and the introductions from which they started are false introductions, or for which there is no evidence. The positions of the advocates of renewing the science of theology have varied regarding the issue of prophecy, whether in the concept of revelation, the concept of prophecy, or acceptance of the miracle, and some of them went on to renew it to understand these issues. Some of them focused on other cultural topics, such as women’s rights. Recommendation: the necessity of making comparisons between those who advocate ancient and new theology in more specialized topics.

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