The Sociological Analysis of the Status of Rationalism and Emotionalism in Islam

The nature and the concept of intellect and emotion and, more importantly, their status in religion and religiosity have always been considered by thinkers of religion and the epistemology of religion. As some have emphasized the role of emotion and some the role of intellect. Using qualitative-analysis and desk-research method, this paper studies the status of rationalism and emotionalism in Islam. The results show that Islam does not have a one-dimensional view on this issue, rather the religious texts of Islam, especially the Holy Quran, have paid special attention to intellect and emotion at the same time. Rationalism has been proposed mostly with an ontological approach in the field of world order, epistemology, proof of the existence of God, social relations, legislation, and basically the macro level of religiosity. Emotionalism also inspires love and affection for the Creator of the universe and fellow human beings and it is often discussed in the personal sphere and personal relations of man with the Creator of the universe.