Dr Adis Duderija of Griffith University writes in the ABC Religion and Ethics: ~ By prioritising ethical principles and actively working to dismantle oppressive interpretations, progressive Islam offers a more morally compelling and relevant faith. Here, Dr Adis Duderija explores the capacity available for progressive Islam.
Progressive Islam
The Significance of Progressive Islam
At the heart of progressive islam lies a fundamental commitment to reinterpreting the islamic tradition in light of modern sensibilities, values and epistemological frameworks. Rather than clinging rigidly to the rulings and interpretations of dominant forms of classical islamic jurisprudence, progressive muslims engage in a dynamic process of re-examining foundational islamic texts, principles and historical precedents through the prism of contemporary ethical, social and political realities.
