THE IMPORTANCE OF CONTEMPORARY ISLAMICSTUDIES

Аннотация

This article analyzes the essence, methodology, and scientificsignificanceof contemporary Islamic studies. It explores the role of Islamin social lifebasedonmodern academic approaches and examines the relevance of Islamic studiestoday,as well as its connection with international scholarly research. Thepaperalsohighlights the contribution of modern Islamic studies to cultural, political, andsocial stability. Keywords: contemporary Islamic studies, scientific approach, Islam, culture, society, social stability, methodology, relevance. АКТУАЛЬНОСТЬ СОВРЕМЕННОГО ИСЛАМОВЕДЕНИЯ Аннотация: В данной статье анализируются сущность, методологияинаучная значимость современного исламоведения. Исследуется рольисламавобщественной жизни на основе современных научныхподходов,рассматривается актуальность исламоведения в наши днииегосвязьсмеждународными научными исследованиями. Также освещаетсявкладсовременного исламоведения в культурную, политическуюисоциальнуюстабильность. Ключевые слова: Cовременное исламоведение, научный подход, ислам,культура, общество, социальная стабильность, методология, актуальность. Annotatsiya: Ushbu maqolada zamonaviy islomshunoslikning mazmuni, metodologiyasi va ilmiy ahamiyati tahlil qilinadi. Islomdini vauningijtimoiyhayotdagi o‘rni zamonaviy ilmiy yondashuvlar asosida o‘rganilib, islomshunoslikfanining bugungi davrda tutgan o‘rni, uni o‘rganishning dolzarbligi vaxalqaromiqyosdagi ilmiy tadqiqotlar bilan uyg‘unligi ko‘rib chiqiladi. Shuningdek,zamonaviy islomshunoslikning madaniy, siyosiy va ijtimoiy barqarorlikkaqo‘shayotgan hissasi yoritiladi. Kalit so’zlar: zamonaviy islomshunoslik, ilmiy yondashuv, islomdini, madaniyat, jamiyat, ijtimoiy barqarorlik, metodologiya, dolzarblik. https://scientific-jl.com 1 4 8 63-son_5-to’plam_Iyun-2025 ISSN:3030- 3 6 1 3 T A D Q I Q O T L A R jahon ilmiy – metodik jurnali Introduction: In today’s era of globalization, the role and position of religion— particularlyIslam—in social life is growing increasingly important. Islamis beingstudiednot only as a system of religious belief but also as a significant factor insocial,political, and cultural life. For this reason, Islamic studies is gainingcrucialrelevance. Contemporary Islamic studies is a multidisciplinary academicfieldthatencompasses not only religious knowledge but also historical, philosophical,cultural, sociological, and political dimensions. It provides systematicknowledgeof the foundations of Islam, its developmental stages, and its current influenceandrole. In particular, in an era of increasing threats fromextremismandradicalism,itis essential to explain the true essence of Islam and to study it scientifically. In addition, contemporary Islamic studies is emerging as an important toolforfostering international academic collaboration, interfaith dialogue, thedevelopmentof tolerance, and the promotion of social stability. This article examines the essence of contemporary Islamic studies, thenecessityofstudying it, and its significance for today's society. Main Body: Islamic studies is the academic exploration of Islam, its history, theologicalandlegal schools, and its ethical, cultural, political, and social principles. WhileIslamic studies has existed since ancient times, with early Muslimscholarsdeeplystudying disciplines such as the Qur'an, hadith, jurisprudence, exegesis, theology,and Sufism, modern Islamic studies approaches the field with broader anddeeperperspectives, adapted to current needs. Today, Islamic studies is a relevant topic not only in religious circles but alsoinsecular academic environments. Many international universities, researchcenters,and institutions are now active in this field. They study Islamic sourcesnotonlyfrom an Islamic perspective but also using historical, philosophical,anthropological, and sociological approaches. This helps to dispel stereotypesandmisconceptions about Islam and promotes religious tolerance amongpeopleofvarious nationalities and beliefs. Islamic studies is a science that examines Islam and all related aspectsthroughasystematic and scholarly approach. The term is widely used in academia, andnotonly Muslim scholars but also adherents of other religions activelyparticipateinthe study of Islam. The field intersects with a range of disciplines, includingtheQur'an and hadith studies, history, philosophy, jurisprudence, linguistics, sociology,anthropology, and political science. Islamic studies first developed as Muslim scholars interpreted the Qur'an, compiledhadiths, and explored legal issues. At that time, religious knowledgewasmainlyfocused on practice, worship, Sharia, and the cultivation of moral values. Islamicschools (e.g., in Basra, Kufa, Baghdad, Bukhara, and Samarkand) advancedthestudy of hadith, exegesis, jurisprudence, theology, and linguistics. The9th–12thcenturies are often referred to as the “Golden Age” of Islamic studies. Duringthisera, great scholars such as Imam Bukhari, Imam Tirmidhi, AbuHanifa, ImamGhazali, Al-Farabi, Ibn Sina, an