Philosophical posthumanism an ontological assessment by contemporary Muslim scholars

Ahmad Sunawari Long and Hasse Jubba and Mohd Hatib Ismail and Zaizul Ab Rahman (2025) Philosophical posthumanism an ontological assessment by contemporary Muslim scholars. Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu Ushuluddin, 26 (1). pp. 44-55. ISSN 1411-3775

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Abstract

This article examines the ontological foundations of philosophical posthumanism and critically examines its central claims through the lens of contemporary Muslim thought. Rooted in postmodern critiques of Enlightenment humanism, posthumanism challenges conventional ideas of human identity, agency, and moral status by emphasizing hybridity, technological mediation, and the interconnectedness of all forms of life—including animals, machines, and ecosystems. Through conceptual analysis and comparative hermeneutics, the study contrasts these claims with key Islamic metaphysical concepts such as fitrah (innate nature), rūḥ (soul), and khalifah (vicegerency). Prominent Muslim thinkers, including Seyyed Hossein Nasr, Taha Abdurrahman, Osman Bakar, and Fazlur Rahman, argue that post humanist ontology undermines the sacred status of the human being, potentially leading to spiritual alienation by denying transcendence and moral responsibility. While acknowledging the ethical and ecological contributions of posthumanism, the paper contends that its core assumptions remain incompatible with the Islamic worldview, which affirms human dignity, metaphysical purpose, and divinely ordained responsibility within the cosmos.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Human exceptionalism, posthumanism, postmodernism, Muslim scholars, ontology
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > B Philosophy (General) > B1-5802 Philosophy (General) > B108-5802 By period Including individual philosophers and schools of philosophy > B790-5802 Modern > B808-849 Special topics and schools of philosophy H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology > HV1-9960 Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology > HV697-4959 Protection, assistance and relief > HV697-3024 Special classes > HV1450-1494 Aged
Department:	CENTRE > Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Language Learning
Depositing User:	JUNAINE JASNI -
Date Deposited:	07 Nov 2025 10:08
Last Modified:	07 Nov 2025 10:08
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/45641

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