Individual Freedoms in Religious Jurisprudential Perspective

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The concept of individual freedom is central in Islamic thought, encompassing spiritual, ethical, and social aspects.

 This study offers an analysis of freedom within the Islamic context, drawing upon religious texts, philosophical heritage, and jurisprudential traditions, with the aim of revealing Islam’s perspective on freedom as a balanced human value. The study begins by establishing the linguistic and legal foundations of the concept of freedom. Linguistically, it is defined as liberation from impurities, while in the legal sense; it is understood as the emancipation of the individual from false forms of servitude, whether material, such as despotism and enslavement, or spiritual such as desires and passions. Religious texts, such as the Qur'an and Hadith, emphasize that true freedom is realized through exclusive servitude to Allah, Almighty, making it a moral responsibility rather than merely a right that can be forfeited. The study also discusses the philosophical foundations of freedom in Islamic thought, such as the monotheistic vision and philosophical psychology. Muslim philosophers believe that freedom stems from the mind's control over desires and instincts.

It also reviews the jurisprudential applications of freedom, such as the right to property and the limits of obedience, emphasizing their controls that maintain a balance between the individual and society.

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