This book, "Moderation and Renewal in the Thought of Prof. Dr. Ali Al-Qaradaghi," recounts the journey of His Excellency Dr. Ali Muhiyddin Qaradaghi and provides a summary of the profound thoughts and views of this esteemed scholar on various concepts and phenomena affecting Muslims today. Dr. Ali is one of the most prominent and influential figures globally, whose impact is evident worldwide. Concurrently, he is a distinguished and great Kurdish personality with a continuous role, influence, and an unwavering connection to his people and homeland (the Kurdistan Region). Dr. Ali is concerned with and carries the burdens of Islamic nations of all ethnicities, making the planning and resolution of their issues and problems a long-standing concern for him.

The first section of the book covers Dr. Qaradaghi's biography and his academic and professional trajectory, from his birth in Qaradagh to his travels and arrival in various countries around the world. This section details all of his duties and responsibilities, along with his writings and research in Arabic, which comprise over (100) research papers and (39) books, in addition to those translated into the beautiful Kurdish language.

The second section generally introduces Dr. Ali Qaradaghi's thought and vision and his intellectual framework. For example, it discusses Dr. Ali's approach to reform and benevolence, as well as his methodology of Ijtihad (independent reasoning) and renewal. It also presents his experience with Fiqh al-Mizan (the jurisprudence of balance) and discussions concerning us, the Muslim people, and them, the Western nations, as well as issues of women and democracy, between leniency and extremism, to the reader.

In the third section, the book highlights Dr. Qaradaghi's role in responding to extremist and takfiri groups, while simultaneously showcasing the mercy and compassion of the Islamic religion. As he proves, Islam is a source of mercy and compassion and advocates for moderation; Islam rejects violence, regardless of its origin. Topics such as flexible and unchangeable jurisprudence, terrorism, and the phenomenon of violence are also discussed.

The fourth section of the book discusses the Kurdish Islamic League, a charitable Islamic organization founded by Dr. Ali, and elucidates some examples of its charitable and humanitarian works. Similarly, it speaks about Dr. Ali's stances during crises and his position on the issue of the Kurdish nation.

The fifth section comprises discussions about Dr. Ali Qaradaghi from the perspective of his counterparts, including political activists, religious scholars, and thinkers, each bearing witness to his greatness and eminence.

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Book Language: English
Prepared by: Publishing House - London
Number of Pages: 233
Year of Publication: 2021