Abstract
This study examines the concept of Islamic dynamism proposed by Muhammad Iqbal. This concept emphasizes that Islam is a living and evolving religion, and encourages continuous change in thought and action. The main problem discussed is the decline in intellectual and spiritual spirit of Muslims due to fatalism and a closed attitude towards ijtihad. This study uses qualitative methods by analyzing Iqbal's major works such as The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam and Asrar-i Khudi, as well as recent academic works. The results show that the concept of khudi, the creative spirit within humans, and Iqbal's encouragement to reopen ijtihad, are at the core of Islamic dynamism. According to Iqbal, Islam is a religion of action that combines faith, reason, and freedom, thus encouraging Muslims to play an active role in the course of history. This study concludes that Iqbal's philosophy can be the basis for renewing Islamic thought to be able to face the challenges of the modern era without sacrificing its spiritual values.
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