Crisis in the Muslim Mind by Abdul Hamid A.

Abu Sulayman Translated by Yusuf Talal DeLorenzo

Presented by Robin Asbury

The 3 ways
The Imitative Foreign Solution The Imitative Historical Solution The Islamic Asalah

Methodology
Khalifah Purposeful nature of creation and existence

Objectivity of truth and relativity of circumstances

Freedom of decision and free will Comprehensiveness of tawakkul(trust in God)

causality of deeds

Requirements for Establishment

Access to Islamic Texts => Islamization knowledge Mutual consultation without prejudice

Islamize Academic Institutions

Summation
It is clear that the Ummah is in no real need of resources, opportunities, or values. Rather, what it is lacking is a methodology for sound thinking. Indeed, the problems of the Ummah are clearly connected to confused thinking, obscured social vision, improper and inadequate education, and the decline of its institutions in general. The result is that it is divided and has begun to resemble an enfeebled and cringing slave. (page 91).

Critique
Retrospective = intellectual rot?

Lack of Islam = political decay?

Western Imperialism

Biased historical outlook pre-Islamic tribes not civilized, ergo not able to participate vs. Roman & Persian empires Protestant Reformation European Renaissance, religious out look new civilization!!!???