Surah al-Asr: It’s relevance in a postmodern world

This study explores the relevance of surah al-Asr in a postmodern world. Surah al-Asr is a summary of the Qur’an (Khan 1993). Based on Khan’s (1993) reflections, five ontological propositions are derived. The study then explores the evolution of Western philosophy since the 18th century. This includ...

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Main Author:	Fontaine, Rodrigue Ancelot Harvey
Format:	Conference or Workshop Item
Language:	English English
Published:	2019
Subjects:	B69 History and systems
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/75266/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/75266/1/AlAsr%20and%20PostmodernismV3.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/75266/2/Proof_surahalsr.pdf

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spelling	iium-752662019-11-13T00:58:50Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/75266/ Surah al-Asr: It’s relevance in a postmodern world Fontaine, Rodrigue Ancelot Harvey B69 History and systems This study explores the relevance of surah al-Asr in a postmodern world. Surah al-Asr is a summary of the Qur’an (Khan 1993). Based on Khan’s (1993) reflections, five ontological propositions are derived. The study then explores the evolution of Western philosophy since the 18th century. This includes the birth of the humanist project, Nietzsche’s deconstruction of Western idealism, Heidegger’s reflections on being, and the shift from a modern society to a postmodern society. Postmodernism is a world in which the digital world is more real than reality. Ferry, a French philosopher, summed up the dilemma of Western society by noting that Westerners are desperately in search of a purpose to their lives. All these conflicting philosophies offer profound insights into the second ayah (“Verily, mankind is in a state of loss). The study concludes that surah al-Asr offers profound insights for Muslims and non-Muslims in the 21st century. 2019 Conference or Workshop Item NonPeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/75266/1/AlAsr%20and%20PostmodernismV3.pdf application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/75266/2/Proof_surahalsr.pdf Fontaine, Rodrigue Ancelot Harvey (2019) Surah al-Asr: It’s relevance in a postmodern world. In: The 6th International Conference on Quran as a Foundation of Civilization 2019 (SWAT 2019), 8th-9th October 2019, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan. (Unpublished)
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description	This study explores the relevance of surah al-Asr in a postmodern world. Surah al-Asr is a summary of the Qur’an (Khan 1993). Based on Khan’s (1993) reflections, five ontological propositions are derived. The study then explores the evolution of Western philosophy since the 18th century. This includes the birth of the humanist project, Nietzsche’s deconstruction of Western idealism, Heidegger’s reflections on being, and the shift from a modern society to a postmodern society. Postmodernism is a world in which the digital world is more real than reality. Ferry, a French philosopher, summed up the dilemma of Western society by noting that Westerners are desperately in search of a purpose to their lives. All these conflicting philosophies offer profound insights into the second ayah (“Verily, mankind is in a state of loss). The study concludes that surah al-Asr offers profound insights for Muslims and non-Muslims in the 21st century.
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title	Surah al-Asr: It’s relevance in a postmodern world
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