Ролята на религията в модерната цивилизация според визията на Рифаа Рафи ат-Тахтауи (1801–1873)
The Role of Religion in Modern Civilization according to the Vision of Rifaa Rafi Al-Tahtawi’s (1801–1873)

Summary/Abstract: This article examines Rifaa Rafi al-Tahtawi (1801–1873), one of the most prominent Egyptian intellectuals of the 19th century and pioneer of the Arab Renaissance, and his vision for the modern development of Egypt. The study focuses on the place, role and significance of the Islamic religion in modern civilisation, as set out by the author in his writings from his mature creative period. The aim is to trace al-Tahtawi’s attitude towards the topic through a textual analysis of his two most relevant works: “How Prudent Egyptians Find Joy in Contemporary Literature” and “The Faithful Mentor in the Education of Girls and Boys.”

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