Quote by Abdolkarim Soroush

Establishing an equilibrium between the Islam of truth and Islam as an identity is one of the most difficult tasks of religious intellectuals.

Establishing an equilibrium between the Islam of truth and I

Summary

This quote highlights the complexity faced by religious intellectuals in finding a balance between preserving the core teachings of Islam and shaping it as an identity. It suggests that while propagating the "Islam of truth" - the authentic teachings and principles of the religion, there is a simultaneous need to adapt and harmonize it with contemporary societal and cultural wants, thus forming an "Islam as an identity." This requires careful thought, understanding, and intellectual discourse to strike a fine equilibrium that upholds the essential essence of Islam while also allowing it to resonate with its adherents in their daily lives.

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By Abdolkarim Soroush

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