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Papers by YASIN BASARAN

Journal of Islamic Research, 2010

[Bloomington, Ind.] : Indiana University, Jun 1, 2018

Grammar and Spell checking for two books in Islamic Studies field (Hilafetin Kureysliligi and by ... more Grammar and Spell checking for two books in Islamic Studies field (Hilafetin Kureysliligi and by M. Said Hatiboglu, Ruze by Musa Carullah)  Redaction and proof reading for several articles in Islamiyat Academic Journal SOCIAL EXPERIENCE Zinde Grubu, (a student organization focusing on social attractions and academic events

International Journal of Electronics, 2022

Maturidites, one of the major Islamic theological schools, is famous for its formulation of Faith... more Maturidites, one of the major Islamic theological schools, is famous for its formulation of Faith as expression by tongue and assent by heart. It is not accidental that this idea was formulated, if not originated, by Maturidites. For their Samarkandian master Al-Māturīdī (d. 333 AH, 944 AD) declared that attaining knowledge of God independently of prophetic revelation and being grateful to Him through reason are obligations to all those who have the capacity to conduct reasoning. However, unlike most Islamic theology books, Al-Māturīdī interestingly starts his masterpiece, Kitab al-Tawhīd, with a preliminary discussion of taqlid, namely blindly following one’s tradition, instead of delineation of Faith.

ICR Journal, 2019

The work currently under review, by M. A. Muqtedar Khan, professor at the University of Delware (... more The work currently under review, by M. A. Muqtedar Khan, professor at the University of Delware (USA) and expert in Islamic thought, governance and international relations, is a unique addition to the subject area, exploring new dimensions of Islamic political philosophy. A serious, critical evaluation of the subject—theory vis-a-vis practice—Khan challenges the many political understandings held by classical and modern Islamic political thinkers. Human minds (irrespective of their religious bents) have searched through the ages for a world order capable of providing peace and tranquillity to all people. Consequently, a number of political theories have emerged deliberating on the process and structure of governance and government.

In his article on the foundations of Ficino’s ideas on magic , James Hankins observes that, where... more In his article on the foundations of Ficino’s ideas on magic , James Hankins observes that, where Ficino justifies non-material causation in the universe, he is heavily indebted to Avicenna. As Hankins also points out, this Avicennan idea clearly violates the Aristotelian maxim that ‘physical causation requires contact’. Because Avicenna holds the view that the soul is neither a physical entity nor simply the form of body, Avicenna’s consent to the soul to manipulate material objects means assignment of the soul to perform actions upon physical nature. According to Hankins, this consent resorts to a vertical connectivity between physical objects and the human soul. However, we do not see in Hankins’s argument how this connection can occur according to Avicenna and on what grounds Avicenna lets the soul cause changes on material objects.

AEU - International Journal of Electronics and Communications, 2021

Journal of Islamic Research, 2010

[Bloomington, Ind.] : Indiana University, Jun 1, 2018

Grammar and Spell checking for two books in Islamic Studies field (Hilafetin Kureysliligi and by ... more Grammar and Spell checking for two books in Islamic Studies field (Hilafetin Kureysliligi and by M. Said Hatiboglu, Ruze by Musa Carullah)  Redaction and proof reading for several articles in Islamiyat Academic Journal SOCIAL EXPERIENCE Zinde Grubu, (a student organization focusing on social attractions and academic events

International Journal of Electronics, 2022

Maturidites, one of the major Islamic theological schools, is famous for its formulation of Faith... more Maturidites, one of the major Islamic theological schools, is famous for its formulation of Faith as expression by tongue and assent by heart. It is not accidental that this idea was formulated, if not originated, by Maturidites. For their Samarkandian master Al-Māturīdī (d. 333 AH, 944 AD) declared that attaining knowledge of God independently of prophetic revelation and being grateful to Him through reason are obligations to all those who have the capacity to conduct reasoning. However, unlike most Islamic theology books, Al-Māturīdī interestingly starts his masterpiece, Kitab al-Tawhīd, with a preliminary discussion of taqlid, namely blindly following one’s tradition, instead of delineation of Faith.

ICR Journal, 2019

The work currently under review, by M. A. Muqtedar Khan, professor at the University of Delware (... more The work currently under review, by M. A. Muqtedar Khan, professor at the University of Delware (USA) and expert in Islamic thought, governance and international relations, is a unique addition to the subject area, exploring new dimensions of Islamic political philosophy. A serious, critical evaluation of the subject—theory vis-a-vis practice—Khan challenges the many political understandings held by classical and modern Islamic political thinkers. Human minds (irrespective of their religious bents) have searched through the ages for a world order capable of providing peace and tranquillity to all people. Consequently, a number of political theories have emerged deliberating on the process and structure of governance and government.

In his article on the foundations of Ficino’s ideas on magic , James Hankins observes that, where... more In his article on the foundations of Ficino’s ideas on magic , James Hankins observes that, where Ficino justifies non-material causation in the universe, he is heavily indebted to Avicenna. As Hankins also points out, this Avicennan idea clearly violates the Aristotelian maxim that ‘physical causation requires contact’. Because Avicenna holds the view that the soul is neither a physical entity nor simply the form of body, Avicenna’s consent to the soul to manipulate material objects means assignment of the soul to perform actions upon physical nature. According to Hankins, this consent resorts to a vertical connectivity between physical objects and the human soul. However, we do not see in Hankins’s argument how this connection can occur according to Avicenna and on what grounds Avicenna lets the soul cause changes on material objects.

AEU - International Journal of Electronics and Communications, 2021