Abduh, Muhammad (Muhammad Abduh)

Muhammad Abduh (1849–1905) was an influential Egyptian Islamic scholar and reformer. He aimed to reconcile Islamic faith with modernity, arguing for a reinterpretation of Islamic teachings to address contemporary issues. Abduh emphasized the importance of education, science, and rational thought, believing that Islam could coexist with modern values. He played a key role in the Islamic modernist movement, advocating for social and political reforms in the Muslim world. His ideas contributed to the development of a more progressive understanding of Islam, influencing future generations of thinkers and reformers.