Religious Reform in Taha Abderrahmane's Thought: The Renewal of Kalām (Dialectical Theology)

The article analyses Taha Abdurrahman's intellectual project for renewing religious discourse, focusing on his concept of "tajdid" (renewal). It argues that Taha's approach centers on renewing philosophical insight into traditional texts. The paper examines his method for modernizing Islamic scholastic theology (kalam), highlighting his reliance on "munazara" (dialogue) as a key tool for achieving a "practical certainty." It also situates his work within a broader intellectual debate, critiquing figures like Mohammed Abed al-Jabri and Abdullah Laroui. Contemporary Arabic Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion, Modern Islamic Thought.