INTRINSIC IMPERATIVES OF ISLAMIC CIVILIZATION CONTEMPORARY AND FUTURE DISCOURSES

Abstract

This paper explores two significant aspects of Islamic civilization, intrinsic imperatives of Islamic civilization and discourses about contemporary and futuristic approaches of Muslim thought. When the world is becoming a global village, then Islamic civilization in contemporary era is a core issue for not only Muslim but also non-Muslim world from last decade of 20^th century and the start of 21^st century. As the present situation and the dangers of clash of cultures, Islamic civilization must have to play constructive role with true essence. The true civilization will only survive on the basis of their divine principles and by exploring innovative and modern ideas in the perspective of peaceful co-existence. So, it is inevitable that it should be presented the modern approaches of contemporary Muslim thought who creatively and systematically facilitate rethinking the intrinsic imperatives of Islamic civilization. Readers may move from the abstract to the concrete “real” developing pragmatic proposals for Islamic reform that conserve and preserve the spirit of Islamic principles, and apply the intrinsic imperatives with a futuristic approach while reformulating Islamic practices in contemporary contexts of Muslim thought according the need of present time, Current situation demands to highlight and introduce those attributes which are essential for prevailing the Islamic identity in contemporary world and also will be helpful in future. The analysis of Muslims scholars that how to reconcile their thoughts with the intrinsic imperatives of Islamic civilization in contemporary world? And how can we categorize unity and diversity and investigate the balance approaches in Muslim thought regarding futuristic imperatives of Islamic Civilization.