2022 Volume 7 Issue 1 Supplementary
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A REDEFINITION OF FREEDOM; AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE CONCEPT, TYPES AND CONSTRAINTS OF THE TERM FREEDOM FROM THE VIEW OF ISLAM


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Abstract

The definition and explanation of the nature of widely-applied concepts can prevent many mistakes. One of these concepts is freedom. This concept has been widely used in different schools, and in the language of political leaders and party founders. There are many who advocate freedom and frequently use it in their propaganda. Various basics in theology, anthropology and knowledge of the world are believed to be the most important differences of the definition of freedom. This study aims to redefine this concept based on Islamic basics. As for methodology, the study involves written documents. This study also refers to different types of freedom. Authors in this study analyze credible Islamic sources by great Muslim scholars to conclude that freedom includes four constraints of 1) divine right, 2) freedom of others, 3) individual interest, and 4) society’s right.


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