The title and content of this book, "In the Path of the Prophets: Comprehensive Reform, the Prophetic Message, and the Cause of Revival and Progress," is a scholarly and detailed study concerning the meaning of comprehensive reform, its objectives, and how it can be achieved within society. The author views reform as a prophetic message and the sole path to the revival and progress of the Islamic nation. The author's perspective in this book is structured upon the foundation of Fiqh al-Mizan (the Jurisprudence of Balance), which he believes is the key and criterion for a correct and sound understanding of the sacred texts and for resolving various challenges.
The process of reform in this book is built upon two main, balanced components:
Reform of Programs and Methodology: This encompasses thought, faith, values, Sharia (law), and regulations, and it must be based on a scientific and strategic plan.
Rectification of the Human Inner Self: This includes the purification of the soul, heart, psyche, and intellect, because the righteousness of a person's external actions and behaviors depends on the purity of their inner self.
The book divides comprehensive reform into five main pillars:
The Political System: It emphasizes justice, Shura (consultation), freedoms, and the accountability of officials.
The Educational System: The author believes that education is the first step toward reform, thus calling for the activation of the intellect, the development of scholarly capabilities, and innovation.
The Economic and Financial System: It proposes Islamic alternatives to the interest-based (usurious) system, such as activating Zakat and promoting real investment to eradicate poverty.
The Social and Cultural System: Building the family and society on the foundation of brotherhood, protecting rights, and restoring the Islamic identity and its sublime values to the lives of the new generations.
In conclusion, the author emphasizes that a nation can only progress when it adheres to the prophetic path of reform, which is a path full of wisdom, moderation, and balance. Comprehensive reform is the goal of all divine messages, aiming for humanity to achieve happiness in this world and the Hereafter, and to cultivate the earth. The author calls upon scholars, as the heirs of the prophets, to take a leading role in conveying this message and correcting misconceptions.
Just as a good tree has its roots firm in the earth and its branches are in the sky, true reform must also be rooted in revelation and authenticity, while its fruits yield innovation and progress for humanity.
Key details about the book include:
- Original Language: Arabic
- Author: Ali Muhyidin Al-Qaradaghi
- Translated into Kurdish by Mohammed Mohammed Mirza
- Number of Pages: 376
- Year of Publication: 2023
