伊斯兰思维方式的特征
Characteristics Of The Islamic Way Of Thinking
随着因伊斯兰思维方式缺失而出现的诸多问题,穆斯林乌玛中的一些人试图确定复兴的方向。若不重建穆斯林之中的伊斯兰思维方式,任何复兴穆斯林乌玛的尝试都不可能成功。若不清楚地认识伊斯兰思维方式的内涵,使穆斯林复兴注定失败,并将重蹈以往失败尝试的覆辙。因此,充分理解这些独特特征对复兴进程至关重要,以使复兴摆脱导致衰落的情绪、反应和诸种因素的影响。在论述导致伊斯兰思维方式被扭曲的因素和原因之后,有必要提及伊斯兰思维方式的一些显著特征。这些特征可以通过考察作为伊斯兰文化本源的天启(wahi),以及研究圣门弟子(Sahabah)如何处理他们所面临的问题而推演得出。以下是其中的一些特征:
With the emergence of the many problems that resulted from the absence of the Islamic way of thinking, some members of the Muslim Ummah attempted to define the course of revival. Any attempt to revive the Muslim Ummah cannot succeed without reconstructing the Islamic way of thinking among the Muslims. Without a clear picture of what the Islamic way of thinking consists of, reviving the Muslims would be doomed to failure and would repeat the same mistakes of past attempts which failed. Thus, fully comprehending these unique characteristics is vital to the revival process in order to keep the revival detached from the emotions, reactions, and factors that precipitated the decline. After addressing the factors and causes that resulted in corrupting the Islamic way of thinking, it is necessary to mention some distinguishing characteristics of the Islamic way of thinking. These characteristics can be deduced by examining the wahi, which defines the source of the Islamic culture, and by studying how the Sahabah dealt with the issues that faced them. Following are some of these characteristics:
1) 真理与谬误的存在是绝对的,而非相对的
1) The Existence Of Truth And Falsehood As Absolute And Not Relative
伊斯兰的思维方式的目标是达到真理,这就要求人们相信真理与谬误的存在,相信正确与错误是绝对的事实,而非相对的事实。
The objective of the Islamic way of thinking is to reach the truth, which necessitates believing in the existence of truth and falsehood and in the correct and incorrect as absolute, and not relative, facts.
这种生活最显著的特征在于,它由事实构成,而非由幻象构成。任何客观且严肃的研究或思考,都必须承认一个不可否认的事实:绝对的实在是存在的;否则,这样的研究就会退化为虚构的故事和臆测,无法建立任何可持续的概念。有鉴于此,任何研究、探讨或思考都不能没有目的,也不能只为消遣;任何此类研究都将徒劳无功,除了浅薄的想法和抽象的哲学之外,不会产生任何有益的概念。
The most distinguishing feature of this life is that it consists of facts and not illusions. Any objective and serious study or thought must acknowledge the undeniable fact that absolute realities exist; otherwise, such a study would degenerate into fanciful storytelling and speculation that cannot construct any sustainable concepts. With this in mind, any research, study, or thinking cannot be devoid of purpose or for entertainment; any such study or research would be in vain and would bear no productive concepts aside from superficial thoughts and abstract philosophies.
唯有追求真理才应是任何学习或研究的唯一动机;一旦真理已经达到,并得到确凿的证明,穆斯林就必须遵从它,并将其纳入自己的思想之中。
Reaching the truth must be the sole motive behind any study or research, and once the truth is reached and is proven conclusively, Muslims must abide by it and adopt it as part of their thinking.
不应理会大众的观点和惯例,也不应考虑遵循真理可能带来的任何代价或利益。真理只能依其本身的价值来接受。凡是认识到真理却不遵从的人,就是自愿地把自己标为伪君子,欺骗了自己,仅此一点,就足以将这种人归入无知者之列。
No attention should be given to the opinions and traditions of the masses, or to any cost or benefit that may be associated with adhering to the truth. The truth must be accepted only based on its merits. Anyone who realizes the truth and failed to abide by it has willingly labeled himself a hypocrite and has cheated and deceived himself, which suffices to classify such a person as ignorant.
绝对真理的存在,只要考察人类发展思维能力的方式,便能轻易地辨识出来。人从幼年起就开始感知周围的事物,这些现实的影像会牢牢地刻印在他的大脑中。幼小的人虽然无法解释或界定这些现实,却能感受到它们的存在。经过反复的感受与知觉,这些现实的存在便变得确定而无可置疑,认为这些现实只是幻象的想法也很快消散了。人所感知的月亮或山,每次感知到的都是同一个月亮或同一座山。如果这些现实仅仅是从他的想象中产生的幻象,那么人既然完全能够掌控自己的想象,便可以随心所欲地改变这些幻象的形状和性质。然而,这些现实的存在与他或任何其他人的想象无关,这意味着这些现实的存在并不依赖于想象,也不是像想象的对象那样的相对问题。 此外,随着人在童年时期的成长,他逐渐发展出将自己的一些本能和需求与这些事物联系起来的能力。起初,这种联系在早期阶段仅仅是本能性的或情感性的,而非理智性的,而这样的联系甚至在动物中也存在。例如,婴儿会将母亲的气味、她的声音与乳汁联系起来。这些联系不是虚构或幻想的,而是他的本能和需求与周围事物及现实相互作用的真实结果。食物和水总能满足他进食和饮水的需要,而这种满足在每一个人和动物身上都会发生,没有例外。
The existence of absolute truth is easily recognizable upon examining the manner in which the human being develops his thinking capacity. The human being from early childhood begins to sense his surroundings, and the images of these realities will be firmly entrenched in his brain. The human being at an early age feels the existence of these realities although he is unable to explain or define them. Upon repetitive feeling and sensation, the existence of these realities becomes definite and conclusive, and the notion that such realities are merely illusions quickly dissipates. The moon or mountain which the human being senses remains the same moon or mountain every time he senses them. If these realities were merely illusions that emanated from his imagination, then the human being, who has full control over his imagination, can alter the shape and nature of such illusions as he pleases. However, these realities exist regardless of his or anyone else's imagination, which means that the existence of these realities does not depend upon the imagination and is not a relative issue like the subject of one's imagination. Furthermore, as the human being develops in his childhood, he develops the ability to connect some of his instincts and needs to these objects. Initially, such a connection during the early stages is merely instinctive or emotional, but not intellectual, and such connections exist even among the animals. For example, the infant would connect between his mother's aroma, her voice and the breastmilk. These connections are not imaginary or illusory but are real outcomes of the interaction between his instincts and needs with the objects and realities surrounding him. Food and water always satisfy his need to eat and drink, and this satisfaction occurs in every human being and animal without exception.
2)认识证据(Daleel)、其种类及其范围
2) Recognizing The Daleel, Its Types, And Its Domain
人在日常生活中会遇到许多问题,从政治、经济到思想和文化,无所不有。为了在这纷繁复杂的生活中前行,人必须形成或采纳与这些问题相关的某些观点和思想,而这种采纳将成为其在应对或解决这些问题时遵循某种特定行动方向的基础。
Human being encounter many issues in their daily lives, ranging from political and economic to intellectual and cultural. In order to proceed through life with its myriad of issues, the human being must develop or adopt certain opinions and thoughts related to these issues, and this adoption will serve as the basis for pursuing a specific course of action in addressing or resolving these issues.
最准确、最正确的观点或想法,毫无疑问会带来解决问题的最有效行动。而任何想法或观点的准确性与正确性,完全取决于支持它的证据之强弱。因此,任何观念、见解、规则或想法都不应在没有其daleel(证据)的情况下被采纳。采纳观点或想法的过程,不应出于便利或迷恋(无论是迷恋观点本身,还是迷恋持有该观点的人)。任何人都不应基于个人利益、情绪、反应或模仿而接受某种想法或观点。归根结底,daleel是判定哪一种观点正确的唯一标准。
The most accurate and correct opinion or thought will doubtless lead to the most effective course of action in resolving an issue. And the accuracy or correctness of any thought or opinion will depend solely upon the strength of evidence that supports the thought or opinion. Therefore, no idea, opinion, rule or thought should be taken without its daleel (evidence). The process of adopting opinions or thoughts should not be done out of convenience or fascination (either with the opinion itself or with the one who carries it). No one should adopt any thought or opinion on the basis of personal benefit, emotion, reaction, or imitation. Ultimately, the daleel is the sole criterion for determining which opinion is correct.
将证据作为采纳任何思想、行为、观点或律例的唯一依据,其原因在于穆斯林将来在面见安拉(SWT)时,要为自己的行为负责。这种问责是以个人为单位进行的,每个人只会被问及自己的所作所为。届时,父母、兄弟姐妹、家人、朋友、老师、领袖、负责人、政府、国家,或个人的利益与私欲,都无法在审判日为任何个人提供庇护。
The reason for placing the evidence as the sole basis for adopting any thought, action, opinion, or rule, is that Muslims will be held accountable for their actions when they face Allah (swt). This accountability will proceed on an individualistic basis in which everyone will be asked about only his or her actions. Parents, siblings, family, friends, shaykhs, leaders, mas'ools, government, country, or personal benefits and desires, will not avail any individual on the Day of Judgment.
真主(SWT)将会询问每个人对祂所降示的启示是否顺从。因此,穆斯林了解伊斯兰律例及其依据至关重要。
Allah (swt) will ask each person about their obedience to the wahi He sent. Therefore, awareness of the sharii rules along with their evidences is critical for the Muslims.
此外,人的行为是建立在他所持有的观念和信念之上的。一个人对某种观念深信不疑,以至于将其作为自身人格和世界观的基础,这种观念若不是建立在确凿的证据之上,是不可能产生的。
Furthermore, the behavior of the human being is based on the concepts and convictions which he carries. A concept, which the human being is convinced of to the extent that he will refer to it as a basis for his personality and outlook, cannot emerge unless it is built upon convincing evidence.