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Islamic Apologetics

In regards to Islamic apologetics, conflicting positions can belong to Islamic orthodoxy, because both positions can be supported by evidence, upheld by mujtahids, and accepted within mainstream Islam.

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Published: December 18, 2019 •Rabi al-Thani 21, 1441

Updated: December 18, 2019 •Rabi al-Thani 21, 1441

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"Islamic orthodoxy" is a spectrum. If there is a "disagreement of conflict" as opposed to a "disagreement of variety", both positions can belong to Islamic orthodoxy, because both positions can be supported by evidence, upheld by mujtahids, and accepted within mainstream Islam. So, even though the positions are conflicted, they can both belong to Islamic orthodoxy.
Explore our collection "Finding Guidance in an Age of Confusion" to learn more about apologetics and matters related to Islamic methodology.
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Dr. Hatem al-Haj

Dr. Hatem al-Haj

Guest Contributor

PhD in Comparative Fiqh from al-Jinan University, Pediatrician, Dean of the College of Islamic Studies at Mishkah University, and member of AMJA permanent Fatwa Committee.

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