AhlulBayt News Agency: Grand Ayatollah Nouri Hamedani issued message to Int’l Conference on “Logical Thoughts of Mulla Abdullah Yazdi”.
The text of Shia sources of emulation’s message is as follows:
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
The International Conference on “The Logical Thoughts of Mulla Abdullah Yazdi: Comparative Analysis, Innovations and Influences in the Tradition of Islamic Logic” is a valuable opportunity to review the precious legacy of a figure who, with his own unique method, namely annotation and commentary, created a profound transformation in religious sciences, philosophy and Islamic logic. Allama Mulla Abdullah Yazdi was not only a prominent logician, but also a wise man, jurist, and politician who, with his exemplary wisdom and insight, played an unparalleled role in the intellectual and cultural richness of Shiism during the Safavid era.
In his annotations, instead of repeating old material, Allama Yazdi expanded knowledge by criticizing and analyzing existing works. This approach, which reflects the spirit of criticism and freethinking in the Shiite tradition, made his works not only complementary to previous texts, but also usable as independent and coherent texts. His annotations are written in such a way that they themselves have the ability to be transformed into an independent and detailed text and have been considered among Shiite and Sunni scholars.
Allama Yazdi's logical thoughts, beyond theoretical discussions, were an effective tool for critical thinking, correct reasoning, and defense of religious truths. One of the interesting topics in his thought is the comparison between Islamic formal logic and modern mathematical logic, which can help to better understand the position of Islamic logic in contemporary sciences. In a comparative analysis of Allameh Yazdi's thoughts with Western philosophical thoughts, especially with the philosophy of Descartes, we can point out the contrasts and similarities between Islamic and Western thought.
His practical and political wisdom, by combining science, religion, and politics, provides a model for Islamic governance and solving the complex problems of contemporary societies. During the Safavid era, Allameh Yazdi provided a model of practical wisdom that can be used to solve the contemporary issues of Islamic societies. A more detailed examination of this model can be a guide to political issues in Islamic societies today, especially in the fields of Islamic governance and international relations.
Allameh Yazdi's annotations have played a significant role in building Islamic civilization by creating interfaith dialogue and strengthening intercultural dialogue. In today's world, where the need for Islamic unity and strengthening interfaith dialogue is felt more than ever, his works can be used as a practical model to advance this goal.
Today, the legacy of Allameh Mulla Abdullah Yazdi, especially his logical thoughts and governance style, can be our guide in facing the intellectual, cultural and social challenges of the contemporary world. By reviewing and explaining this precious legacy, we can raise an informed, thoughtful and responsible generation and take steps towards the advancement of Islamic civilization. It is hoped that this conference will be a valuable step towards recognizing and benefiting from this valuable treasure.
Finally, I consider it necessary to appreciate the organizers of this event and I pray to God Almighty for everyone's success.
Hossein Nouri Hamedani
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