Thread by @hasibmn

Many theological concepts are taught to your average Muslim in a decontexualized ahistorical ideal

It becomes detrimental in lives of average Muslim who tries to make sense of how it applies in modern daily lives

Examples:
Archaic elements of Kalam theology
Al Wala wa Al Bara'

Reliving in the shadows of our tradition or the confines of books that we constantly regurgitate without articulating a theology that responds to the issues of our time becomes a self fulfilling prophecy of stagnation and what AbulHasan Nadwi refers to as "intellectual sterility"

My respects to all those who are excited & rep

Ashari or Maturidi kalam, or Athari stances

But reliving the theologies that answered problems of 10th or 13th cent isnt exactly called progress

Let's stop with lazy scholarship :)

Develop something *founded* on our tradition.

Taking principles of theological discourse stemming from our tradition in every aspect is what's needed

1. Yes requires surveying our entire corpus of writings

2. Yes it requires synthesis

3. Yes you will be scrutinized

4. Yes it requires applying principles to the real world

People dont need convoluted terminologies

They need to understand what elements of kalam are cogent responses to accepting or rejecting the isms of today.

What elements of Al wala wa al bara is applicable and how to employ it in our time in practical fiqh application.

We look forward to bridge that gap at @thelegacyi

But we need to collectively work together to elevate our literacy.