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The Challenge of Interpretation in Islam by Babbar Sattar.Question a) Give 3 differences that the author gives between strict constructionists and liberal constructionists in their approach towards interpreting the sacred text.Question d) In your opinion,

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The Challenge of Interpretation in Islam by Babbar Sattar.

Question a) Give 3 differences that the author gives between strict constructionists and liberal constructionists in their approach towards interpreting the sacred text.

Answer a)
One of the main differences the author points out is the fact that the individuals belonging to the orthodox, strict constructionist school, emphasize on the literal translations on the Holy Texts. Their emphasis is on the “literal interpretation and application” of the word of Allah, the Quran, and the Sunnah, the tradition of the Prophet (PBUH).
Individuals part of the liberal constructionist school, on the other hand, emphasize on understanding the deeper meaning of the Holy Texts. According to the author they emphasize to “comprehend the underlying moral philosophy of Islam…” They instead of literal translation and application, look at the Texts in a more contextual sense.

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