Concept of Moderation (Wasatiyyah) and Laxity

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Keywords:

Moderation, Wasatiyyah, Laxity, Jurists, Opinion, Extremism.

Abstract

The phrase Al-Wasatiyyah comes from the Arabic word wasat, which meaning "middle," "just," "moderate," and "balancing." The word is employed in a variety of contexts, with all of the word variants revolving around similar linguistic connotations. Wasatiyyah is frequently referred to as the correct approach to follow in all aspects of human life. The main techniques to rejecting extremism holistically are its simplicity and balance. As a result, the goal of this research is to better comprehend the reality of the idea of al wasatiyyah in today's world. This article will seek to analyze the meaning of wasatiyyah and laxity, first from a literal and technical perspective, and then from the perspective of Prophet Traditions, Finally, the relevance of accepting the traits of wasatiyyah as a remedy for rejecting and opposing all forms of extremism will be explored in this article.

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Published

2023-06-20

How to Cite

Dr. Shahzadi Pakeeza, Mariam Bushra, and Ghousia Mobeen. 2023. “Concept of Moderation (Wasatiyyah) and Laxity”. AL-ĪQĀẒ (الإيقاظ) 3 (2):13-22. https://www.aleeqaz.org/index.php/aleeqaz/article/view/167.