Mahmud al-Sayyid Shaykhun
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Mahmud al-Sayyid Shaykhun is an Islamic scholar and author known for his work on Islamic theology and devotion, notably his treatise al-Ibadat fi al-Islam wa Atharuha fi Islah al-Mujtama (Worship in Islam and Its Impact on Societal Reform) .
Scholarly Contributions
Shaykhun presented his treatise al-Ibadat fi al-Islam wa Atharuha fi Islah al-Mujtama as a lecture at Mina during an encampment organized by the Islamic University of Madinah on Friday morning, 12 Dhu al-Hijjah 1396 AH, after which it was published in the university's academic journal .
In his theological discourse, Shaykhun posits that any discussion of ritual acts of worship must necessarily be preceded by the doctrine of tawhid (monotheism), likening monotheism to the foundational structure of a building without which devotional deeds cannot yield their intended spiritual or social fruit . He articulates monotheism as acknowledging God's exclusivity in attributes of perfection, majesty, and devotion, organizing its exposition through classical categories that begin with tawhid al-rububiyyah (the oneness of divine Lordship in creation, sustenance, and governance) .
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al-Ibadat fi al-Islam wa Atharuha fi Islah al-Mujtama (Worship in Islam and Its Impact on Societal Reform) is an Islamic treatise examining the major acts of Islamic worship and their spiritual, moral, and social role in reforming individuals and society.