Islam and Modernity

The present title is a descriptive analysis of the nature, motivation and changes in Islam in modern Indian perspectives. It has been studied from three point of views–metaphysical institutional and historical. Metaphysical studies deals with the concept of truth and its ultimate destiny, however institutional study involves in mode of belief and worship. Both studies are challenged by modern Islamic historians. All Islamic modernists have raised question mark on the traditional Islamic thought and theology. The creation of new values and preservation of old tradition has created some problem among Islamic modernists. In context of Indian Muslims, such a fresh outlook by Indian Islamic scholars, is absolutely essential for giving enlightment and guidance of lay Muslims, who stand totally confused by the antagonistic ideas.