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This paper discusses the issues of radicalism that have reappeared in the public sphere nowadays. The discussion will focus on the interpretation of Jihad by Fazlur Rahman and Tariq Ramadan. They are among two modern reformers whose ideas heavily focus on the social, economic and political issues about Muslims in the West. This paper will discuss the thoughts of these two figures about jihad spread across their various writings. As a contemporary reformist Muslim leader, Rahman and Ramadan had made many interpretations of the Quran by adapting to the social context of society when the interpretation was made, namely Western society. Their Quranic interpretations and their thoughts-whether directly or indirectly-reflect on the circumstances and challenges that Muslims encounter in the West, Europe and the US, today. This paper contributes to the discussion of the meaning of jihad and various attempts at interpretation of the term. Besides, this paper will at least provide an overview of how the face of Islam in the West in the modern era as it is today.

Both Fazlur Rahman and Tariq Ramadan prioritize the social context in interpreting the Quran, aiming to provide solutions to contemporary Muslim challenges.Both scholars argue that *jihād* in the modern Western context should be understood as an endeavor to overcome socio-religious problems and is not merely limited to warfare.Ramadan categorizes *jihād* into personal, social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural dimensions, reflecting the varying ways Muslims engage with modern life and strive for the betterment of their societies.

Based on the analysis of the paper, further research could explore the practical implications of Rahman and Ramadans interpretations of *jihād* in addressing contemporary issues such as Islamophobia and radicalization in Western societies. Another promising avenue for research is a comparative study of their approaches with other contemporary Islamic thinkers to identify commonalities and points of divergence in reinterpreting Islamic concepts for a modern context. Furthermore, investigating the reception and impact of their ideas within Muslim communities in the West could provide valuable insights into the dynamics of religious adaptation and reform, and subsequent study can look into the implementation of these theoretical frameworks into concrete community development projects aimed at fostering social justice and interfaith dialogue.

  1. Islam Today in Modern West: Fazlur Rahman’s and Tariq Ramadan’s Views on Jihad | Ulumuna.... ulumuna.or.id/index.php/ujis/article/view/289Islam Today in Modern West Fazlur RahmanAos and Tariq RamadanAos Views on Jihad Ulumuna ulumuna index php ujis article view 289
  1. #tariq ramadan#tariq ramadan
  2. #contextual interpretation#contextual interpretation
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