From what I understand Islam would reject Descartes formulation of the soul as some inmaterial substance with no dimensions which exists independent of the body whole we are living. But what is it? Also does Islam distinguish the ego from the soul?
The soul is the part of the body that faces Allah and answers to his questions,your soul suffers from hell or will enjoy heaven. That is what a soul is.
The soul is the part of the body that faces Allah and answers to his questions,your soul suffers from hell or will enjoy heaven. That is what a soul is.
So is the soul distinct from the body at all? If it is part of the body then how does it survive death?
From what I understand Islam would reject Descartes formulation of the soul as some inmaterial substance with no dimensions which exists independent of the body whole we are living. But what is it? Also does Islam distinguish the ego from the soul?
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Hey dude, have you ever thought of taking your questions to a Mosque? Or finding the next Islamic event near you and talking to the speaker or learned people?
If you are indeed searching for the truth, I am sure you would not limit yourself to an internet forum.
I say this because we are NOT scholars. What if we were to accidentally tell you things about Islam that weren't true out of ignorance?
Hey dude, have you ever thought of taking your questions to a Mosque? Or finding the next Islamic event near you and talking to the speaker or learned people?
If you are indeed searching for the truth, I am sure you would not limit yourself to an internet forum.
I say this because we are NOT scholars. What if we were to accidentally tell you things about Islam that weren't true out of ignorance?
I don't (limit myself to an internet forum).
I hope to be able to go to a Mosque on the 16th but I'm so busy I don't really have a chance. I also read a lot about Islam but I have never seen this really answered. I come from a more philosophical than religious tradition with a major influence being Descartes. It has long seemed to me that islam does not follow Descartes defintiion but I have never seen a strict explanation on just what that difference is.
I hope to be able to go to a Mosque on the 16th but I'm so busy I don't really have a chance. I also read a lot about Islam but I have never seen this really answered. I come from a more philosophical than religious tradition with a major influence being Descartes. It has long seemed to me that islam does not follow Descartes defintiion but I have never seen a strict explanation on just what that difference is.
And they ask you concerning the soul. Say: "The soul is one of the things, of which the knowledge is only with my Lord. And of knowledge, you (mankind) have been given only a little." (Al-Israa' 17:85
And they ask you concerning the soul. Say: "The soul is one of the things, of which the knowledge is only with my Lord. And of knowledge, you (mankind) have been given only a little." (Al-Israa' 17:85
not being 'scholars' means what exactly in this case though? sadly enough, I doubt most would even be on the level for discussing this from a philosophical stand point.
still, the soul doesn't separate while you're alive, there's nothing to indicate otherwise.
the soul is not completely synonymous with mind though, mind is probably a function of the human as a whole.
most scholars don't discuss it, rather I'd suggest looking into the muslim philosophers' takes on it-modern preferably-.
why is the dualism an issue though?
not being 'scholars' means what exactly in this case though? sadly enough, I doubt most would even be on the level for discussing this from a philosophical stand point.
still, the soul doesn't separate while you're alive, there's nothing to indicate otherwise.
the soul is not completely synonymous with mind though, mind is probably a function of the human as a whole.
most scholars don't discuss it, rather I'd suggest looking into the muslim philosophers' takes on it-modern preferably-.
why is the dualism an issue though?
Do you know any good modern Muslim philosophers?
I know of Shabbir Akhtar, Seyyed Hossein Nasr, and Mehdi Ha'iri Yazdi
There are some verses in the Qur'an about the soul which may answer your query:
And if you could see when the angels take away the souls of those who disbelieve (at death); they smite their faces and their backs, (saying): "Taste the punishment of the blazing Fire."
[8:50]
It is He Who takes your souls by night (when you are asleep), and has knowledge of all that you have done by day, then He raises (wakes) you up again that a term appointed (your life period) be fulfilled, then (in the end) unto Him will be your return. Then He will inform you of that which you used to do.
[6:60]
By the way, do you have a Qur'an? If not, you may want to get one, having a look in the index (some Qur'ans may/may not have one) at key words may help you..
Should I seek a source of law other than God, when it is He Who has sent down unto you the Book (Qur'an) fully explained? And those whom We have given them the Book know that it has been sent down from the Lord with truth, so be not of those in doubt.
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