THE CONCEPT OF TIME AND SPACE IN ISLAMIC PHILOSOPHY: METAPHYSICAL APPROACHES
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This article analyzes metaphysical interpretations of the concepts of time and space in Islamic philosophy. Based on the views of Al-Farabi, Ibn Sina (Avicenna), and Imam Al-Ghazali, the study explores the relationship between time and motion, space and corporeal existence, and their dependence on divine will. Time and space are examined not only as physical categories but also as ontological and epistemological concepts. In Islamic philosophical thought, time is regarded as created, while space is limited to physical bodies. The paper also highlights differences between the approaches of philosophers and theologians (mutakallimun) and relates them to certain aspects of modern philosophical discourse. The findings indicate that time and space in Islamic philosophy are deeply connected with concepts of being, causality, and divine power.
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