Ibn Rushd on truth between Religion and Philosophy

The research problem centers on the epistemological debate that emerged within Islamic thought concerning the nature of Truth and the methodologies for its attainment. A profound contention arose between theologians, who adhered to the primacy of the religious text, and philosophers, who championed reason and its demonstrative tools as the ultimate path to truth. This study aims to analyze Ibn Rushd’s methodology in resolving this intellectual deadlock, demonstrating the inherent harmony between Revelation and Reason to dissolve the conflict between Sharia and Philosophy. By employing comparative, contextual, and critical analytical methodology, the study explores how Ibn Rushd reformulated the relationship between the sacred text and philosophical inference, asserting that Truth does not contradict Truth. The findings indicate that the perceived tension between revelation and reason is not an ontological contradiction but rather a methodological divergence. This is resolvable through a dual strategy: the allegorical interpretation (ta’wil) of the religious text to unveil its inner meaning, and the application of logical demonstration (burhan). Ultimately, the research affirms the Unity of Truth and the complementarity of philosophical proof and scriptural interpretation, establishing a foundation for societal and existential harmony by bridging the gap between faith-based certainty and demonstrative scientific knowledge.

کلیدواژه ها:

Ibn Rushd ، truth ، philosophy ، Revelation ، Demonstration ، interpretation