History in the Thinking System of al-Jabiri

Muhammad Abid al-Jabiri, the well – known contemporary Morocean writer, has produced many works. His theoretical philosophy of history is of particular importance among the existing theoretical philosophies. In comparison with contemporary theoretical philosophies, Jabiri's theory presents new concepts and approaches for the study and understanding of the history of Islam. By concentrating on the three elements of tribe, booty, and ideology, Jabiri embarked upon the study of Islam's history and presented valuable new ideas. Certainly, serious criticisms raised against his opinions are sometimes justified; criticisms such as incorrect references and flawed reasonings drawn out of historical data. Inherent contradictions in Jabiri's words and his prejudgments are among such criticisms that are dealt with in this article.