Muslim Minorities Through the Lens of Hasan Hanafi's Liberation Theology: A Critical Study of Islamic Leftist Discourse

Abstract

This study examines Hasan Hanafi's theological framework for Muslim minorities through the concepts of "Islamic Leftism" and his liberation theology. Using critical discourse analysis of Hanafi's key works, the study explores how his revolutionary hermeneutics addresses the issue of marginalization of Muslim communities globally. Hanafi's deconstruction of traditional Islamic theology reveals how religious discourse has historically legitimized power structures that marginalize minority voices. His "Islamic Leftism" paradigm offers a transformative approach that prioritizes social justice and solidarity with the oppressed. The findings demonstrate that Hanafi's liberation theology provides both a theoretical foundation and a practical framework for understanding contemporary Muslim minority struggles. This study contributes to Islamic studies by presenting a new theoretical lens for analyzing the experiences of Muslim minorities in a postcolonial context. It uncovers important implications for contemporary Muslim minority movements seeking theological legitimacy for their social justice campaigns.