The Historical Interpretation and Contemporary Significance of Chinese Islamic Classics in the Ming and Qing Dynasties
During the Ming and Qing Dynasties,the efforts of Chinese translators of Islamic classics,such as Wang Daiyu,Ma Zhu,Liu Zhi and Ma Dexin,to enhance mutual understanding between Islam and Confucianism played an important historical role in the Chinese context of Islam.Historically,adapting religions to the Chinese context has been closely related to the level and depth of Chinese context in the interpretation of religious texts.In order for Chinese Islamic classics to play an instructive and influential role in the Chinese context of Islam in the New Era,it is essential to prioritize the significance of Chinese Islamic classics in the construction of an Islamic interpretation system with Chinese characteristics.This system should then be integrated into high-quality modern Chinese Islamic interpretations through epochal and popular interpretations.This integration will guide common believers to recognize and identify with the Islamic interpretation system with Chinese characteristics,leading to conscious practice.
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