The efforts of Dr. Zaqzouq in refuting the suspicions of the Orientalists regarding the religion of Islam (Analytical study)

Numerous scholarly works have extensively examined the contributions of national scholars, with a particular emphasis on those affiliated with Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, encompassing their profound impact on philosophical and humanitarian thought, notably in the defense of Islam. This research represents a modest endeavor aimed at elucidating the substantial intellectual contributions of one such figure from Al-Azhar, the late Professor Dr. Mahmoud Hamdi Zaqzouq. May Allah grant him mercy and reward him with the highest recompense for his dedication to Islam. This study specifically delves into Dr. Zaqzouq's meticulous efforts in addressing intellectual issues, particularly his adept defense of Islam against the suspicions raised by Orientalists. Employing an inductive and analytical methodology, the researcher scrutinizes Dr. Zaqzouq's responses to the allegations and suspicions propagated by Orientalists concerning Islam, the Holy Qur’an, Sharia, the Prophet's Sunnah, and queries regarding the authenticity of Islamic philosophy. Dr. Zaqzouq's comprehensive rebuttals to each suspicion are thoroughly examined, providing a nuanced and insightful analysis of his scholarly contributions in this domain.