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“It’s Elementary, My Dear Watson” Forensic Enquiry into the Twilight of Islam: How the Rejection of Reason Caused the Collapse of the Islamic Civilization

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“It’s Elementary, My Dear Watson” Forensic Enquiry into the Twilight of Islam: How the Rejection of Reason Caused the Collapse of the Islamic Civilization

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This text explores the reasons for the eclipse of the Islamic civilisation. It is akin to an investigation. It concludes that the main reason for the collapse of the Islamic civilisation was the rejection of reason. The rejection of reason triggered a sequence of reactions that gradually undermined the Islamic civilisation. For the rejection of reason made it hard to comprehend revelation. Knowledge is not possible without the use of reason. The reduced knowledge of revelation made it hard to follow revelation and the requirements of tawhid. Hence, many people began to follow “tradition” alongside revelation. Due to the prohibition of reasoning, revelation began to appear “unclear” to exegetes. This prompted exegetes to turn to tradition to “explain” revelation. But tradition also requires explanation, even more than revelation. Unwarranted accretions began to penetrate and corrupt the Islamic worldview. These aberrations resulted from the disparagement of reason and the elevation of tradition to a position of “equality” with revelation. They also resulted from the characterisation of the use of reason to understand revelation as kufr and the elevation of tradition even above revelation. The alleged “equality” of tradition with revelation was reflected in the perception that tradition is revelation. Eventually, revelation was subordinated to tradition. This was reflected in perceptions according to which “tradition judges revelation,” and that “revelation requires tradition more than tradition requires revelation.” The elevation of tradition above revelation reversed the relationship between the two. The problem began with the disparagement of reasoning. The book argues that exegesis and jurisprudence require being rescued from unwarranted assumptions. A proper relationship between revelation, reason and tradition may be re-established by affirming the pre-eminence of revelation in relation to tradition, and the pre-eminence of reason in relation to tradition. A few persons emphasised the necessity for the reform and “revival” of thought in Islam. For this “thought” became stagnant. The crisis in the Muslim mind resulted from problematic assumptions about revelation, reason and tradition, as well as about the relationship between them. These assumptions encompass the perception that the use of reason in understanding revelation is kufr, that revelation features “ambiguous” passages, and that tradition is revelation. These assumptions sullied jurisprudence, produced an “eclipse” of revelation by tradition and resulted in a re-orientation from revelation to tradition. Problematic assumptions resulted from problematic tendencies. The surrender to irrationalism clearly cost the Muslim community dearly. As a result of the rejection of reason, people’s ability to understand revelation diminished. The began to encounter what appeared to them as “unclear” verses. By prohibiting reasoning, Muslims prevented themselves from understanding revelation. This also made it harder for them to follow revelation. How could anyone follow what he or she does not understand? Hence, instead of using their reason and following revelation, they turned to and followed tradition . The problem was that tradition is not revelation (tanzil). In different words, they followed what Allah did not reveal. And that is why the umma disintegrated. It “strayed” from revelation to tradition. It placed the reports of persons akin to folklore above the words of Allah. Due to the rejection of reason, the ability of Muslims to maintain distinctions, such as between revelation and tradition, diminished. At the same time, they began to make distinctions where none exist, for example between “manifest” and “concealed” revelation, ( wahy zahir and wahy batin ). As a result of the excessive reverence for tradition, they treated the traditions as sacred. In many a mosque we encounter two references on the walls, as if they are "equals."

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"Such a rich narrative. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre."
Stephanie Williams
Stephanie Williams August 01, 2024
"Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece."
Kimberly Turner
Kimberly Turner January 08, 2025
"I was completely blown away. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre."
Ryan Sanchez
Ryan Sanchez August 03, 2025
"Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. Worth every moment spent reading."
Carol Gomez
Carol Gomez February 25, 2024
"Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. A very distinguished novel."
Karen Hall
Karen Hall July 28, 2025
"A very strong entry. Beautiful writing, though I craved slightly more depth in the lore. Still, undeniably engaging. A solid 4 stars from me."
Rebecca Edwards
Rebecca Edwards February 01, 2024
"An acceptable diversion. The tempo was somewhat languid, and I found my mind wandering. Not poor, simply average. Suitable if your reading queue is empty."
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