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ISLAM AND CONSERVATION: THE THEOLOGIAN-ASCETIC AL-MUHASIBI BY L. LIBRANDE ARITH b. Asad al-Muhasibi (d. 243/857) in the past has been H characterized as a sufi mystic and theologian-two vocations seemingly at odds with conservation and traditionalism. But in fact he was swayed by the authority in prophetic example and eager to have right practice and pure intention established in the Muslim community. Al-Muhdsibl's sufism is no more than a deep-seated religiosity and piety. And his traditionalism is not a mark of narrowmindedness, but a sign of his deep-felt concern to conserve the materials most capable of assuring proper practice and providing authority for the Muslim community. He accepted the divine knowledge present in the Qur'dn. But he also recognized that a common pattern of good practices linked Muslims into a community. Knowledge of any kind was of little use if not joined with the authority derived from practice. So also the Qur'3n needed the prophetic sunnah. Al-Muhasibi contributed to the highly productive effort of conserva- tion in Islam that established an acceptable pattern of behaviour for Muslims appropriate to their goals and dreams. Though there are numerous works to chose from, we have selected the Kitab al-`Ilm of
Arabica – Brill
Published: Jan 1, 1983
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