Jalal ad-Din Rumi (1207–1273 CE)
Jalal ad-Din Rumi (1207–1273 CE): The Philosopher of Love and the Mystical Path
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Ibn Taymiyyah (1263–1328 CE)
Ibn Taymiyyah (1263–1328 CE) : A Revolutionary Thinker in Medieval Islamic Philosophy
Ibn Khaldun (1332–1406 CE)
Ibn Khaldun, a pioneer of historiography and sociology, analyzed civilization’s rise and fall in Muqaddimah. He emphasized economics, social cohesion (asabiyyah), and cyclical history, shaping modern social science theories.
Mulla Sadra (1571 – 635 CE)
Mulla Sadra (Sadr al-Din Muhammad ibn Ibrahim al-Shirazi) stands as one of the most prominent and transformative philosophers of the early modern Islamic world.
Born in 1571 CE in Shiraz, a city in southern Iran, Mulla Sadra's intellectual journey would have a lasting impact on Islamic philosophy, mysticism, and theology.
Shah Waliullah Dehlawi (1703–1762 CE)
Shah Waliullah Dehlawi (1703–1762 CE) : A Bridge Between Islamic Mysticism and Rational Thought
Medieval Philosophy
Medieval philosophy arose in 5th century CE when Western Roman Empire declined and continued until Renaissance in 16th century CE.
Medieval philosophy was dominated by Abrahamic traditions and was mostly applied to interpret the scriptures. Islamic Philosophy, Jewish philosophy, and Christian philosophy developed during this period.
