Epistemological Foundation of the Muslim Experts' Ideal:Weberian Distinction between Value-relation and Value Judgment

This article seeks to identify and formulate the epistemological foundation of the Muslim experts' ideal. The ideal in Iran, especially after the Islamic Revolution, was raised as a solution to the gap between seminary school and university. However, this ideal has been pursued by administrative plans and regulations, religious programs, documentation, and focusing on institutionalization, organization, and council. This research which was conducted using a library method analyzed Weber's theory of knowledge and value. We argue that the Weberian distinction between value-relation and value judgment can be used by Muslim experts as a base. Accordingly, to this distinction, the engagement of religious and cultural values of Muslim experts in academic and non-academic activities is legitimate.