THE EMPIRICAL APPROACH OF REVITALIZING SOCIETY IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY: A SHORT ANALYSIS OF SAYYED JAMAL AL-DIN AFGHANI'S POLITICAL THOUGHT

Abstract

Sayyed Jamal al-Din Afghani was a philosopher, influential Islamic thinker, and political activist in the 19th century in Asia. He is well known for his Intellectual contributions and political thoughts. The pan-Islamic movement, Al wahada Islamiya terminology, and the literature about awareness against western thought were Afghani's most influential works. Moreover, Afghani's political thought has significantly impacted the leaders, Muslim countries, and Islamic civilization. This study aims to explore and analysis of Sayyed Jamal al-Din Afghani's political thought and its impact on the Muslim world. This article conducted the qualitative method to analyze his writings and recent articles, journals, and books. This study has found that the political principles and philosophical approaches of Seyyed Jamal Uddin Afghani and it has a significant role in constantly striving to unite Islamic societies and save them from colonial oppression. Moreover, this article has illustrated Afghani's approach and how he came up with solutions for Muslim countries affected by western civilization in the 19th century. Finally, the Islamic world's political leaders should take Sayyed Jamal al-Din Afghani's political and intellectual ideas for their countries and societies to regain the Islamic civilization.