This book addresses the life of Ibn Rushd, known as both the 'first philosopher' and the 'great jurist,' a figure who remains unmatched on the throne of Arab intellect to this day. He believed philosophy was the path to understanding God, and advocated for the integration of science and religion. He saw religion as a system of legal rules, not theoretical doctrines. The book explores Ibn Rushd's concept of reason, which influenced European Renaissance ideas, especially his prioritization of the intellect, earning him the Western title of 'the Sultan of Minds and Ideas.' Also covered is the story of Ibn Rushd's life and his hardships, including his famous disagreement with Abu Hamid al-Ghazali, despite not being contemporaries. The book tells the story of a great philosopher who was not only a victim of his own time but also subsequent periods where Muslims didn't fully appreciate his value and continue to overlook his calls for reforming Muslim thought.

Author: Magdy Kamel

Publisher: Dar Al-Kitab Al-Arabi - Cairo

Edition: 1st

Year of Publication: 2013

Pages: 255

Volumes: 1

Binding: Paperback

Paper Type: Recycled

Print Color: Single color

ISBN: 9789773767611