Philosophical Inquiry vs Religious Inquiry

Philosophical mode of inquiry and religious mode of inquiry each approaches the world and realities therein from different angles. Which of the two satisfactorily addresses the fundamental problems of the world such as existence, eternity of the world, afterlife, mind, language, world, soul, reality, knowledge and values.

Religion is primarily said to be a set of beliefs, a belief in some unseen power i.e. God who is controlling the world and a belief in life after that. Philosophy of religion is concerned with much the same issues, but where Theology uses religious works, like the Bible, as its authority, philosophy likes to use reason as the ultimate authority .Religion can complete the philosophical explanation of life. Universal, In metaphysics, epistemology, and logic, a general category, such as a property or relation, considered as distinct from the particular things that instantiate or exemplify it. The problem of universals concerns the question of what sort of being should be ascribed to such categories

Philosophical inquiry is an educational approach that originates from philosophical pragmatism while Religious Inquiry is a peer-reviewed, open access journal which is concerned to publish scholarly research articles on philosophy of religion, inter-religious relations, religious ethics, science and religion, theology, Qur'anic studies, mysticism, and other related issues.

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Philosophical and religious enquiries are similar in some ways, but they are also different in other ways. Philosophical enquiries are generally based on reason, logic, and evidence, while religious enquiries are often based on faith and tradition. Philosophical enquiries are also usually more focused on this life and this world, while religious enquiries often focus on the afterlife and the spiritual realm. Of course, there is some overlap between the two types of enquiry, and many people use both reason and faith to make sense of the world... Religious enquiries sactifatory addresses the fundamental questions, which some are stated in the Quran also hadith and some other significant sources of teaching of Islam when we look at the Quran Allah Says "ولئن سألتهم من خلق السماوات والأرض ليقولن الله". Also about Knowledge "قال ألم أقل لكم إني أعلم غيب السماوات والأرض وأعلم ما تبدون وما كنتم تكتمون"..

also soul :إن النفس لاأمارة بالسوء إلا ما رحم ربي إن ربي غفور رحيم and many others that are mentioned.... Religion is divine science and philosophy is a human. The way of religion is faith and that of philosophy is reason.. However I would say both type of enquiries are useful in addressing this issue. Philosophy can provide a systematic and framework for thinking about this question while religion can offer a more spiritual and emotional perspective... This Is My Own Contribution ....

Religion has its basis in belief. Philosophy , on the other hand, is a critic of belief and belief systems. Philosophy subjects what some would be satisfied in believing to severe examination. Philosophy looks for rational explications and justifications for beliefs.

Philosophy is the science that studies the fundamental aspects of the nature of existence. The task of philosophy is to provide man with a comprehensive view of life. This view serves as a base, a frame of reference, for all his actions, mental or physical, psychological or existential. This view tells him the nature of the universe with which he has to deal (metaphysics); the means by which he is to deal with it, i.e., the means of acquiring knowledge (epistemology); the standards by which he is to choose his goals and values, in regard to his own life and character (ethics) — and in regard to society (politics); the means of concretizing this view is given to him by esthetics.
In order to live, man must act; in order to act, he must make choices; in order to make choices, he must define a code of values; in order to define a code of values, he must know what he is and where he is — i.e., he must know his own nature (including his means of knowledge) and the nature of the universe in which he acts — i.e., he needs metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, which means: philosophy. He cannot escape from this need; his only alternative is whether the philosophy guiding him is to be chosen by his mind or by chance.

Philosophy of religion is the philosophical study of the  and nature of religion. It includes the analyses of religious concepts, beliefs, terms, arguments, and practices of religious adherents. The scope of much of the work done in philosophy of religion has been limited to the various theistic religions. More recent work often involves a broader, more global approach, taking into consideration both theistic and non-theistic religious traditions. The range of those engaged in the field of philosophy of religion is broad and diverse and includes philosophers from the analytic and continental traditions, Eastern and Western thinkers, religious believers and agnostics, skeptics and atheists. Philosophy of religion draws on all of the major areas of philosophy as well as other relevant fields, including theology, history, sociology, psychology, and the natural sciences.

Religion is the belief in the supreme power and worshipping it as the creator and controller of the universe without reasoning

Religion deals with the belief and practices concerning the divine or supernatural

Religion has it's basis in belief while philosophy on the other hand as is pursuit of wisdom by intellectual search and logical reasoning

Philosophy is concerned with the study of knowledge,existence and ethics. philosophy subject what someone would be satisfied in believing to severe examination. philosophy looks for rational explication and justification of believe.

The key difference between religion and philosophy is that religion is the belief in God and worship of the creator, the controller of the universe without reasoning. where as philosophy is a pursuit of wisdom by intellectual search and logical reasoning. Faith and reason are both source of authority upon which belief can rest. Reason generally is understood as the principles of methodological inquiry

( which one solve problem better)
taking Islam for instance we Muslim believe in the way of Allah his prophet Muhammad we believe in his doctrine and teaching infact we follow his ways with knowing why because we believe. his Allah, prophet he is right.
But a philosopher with argue about something of the things the prophet do and give reasons while it should be done and don't.

Religious mode of inquiry mostly addresses the fundamental problem of the world

* Religion is a subject that we encounter daily, because we follow a specific faith and rules established with it.
Religious experience sometimes reference to as spiritual experience, scared experience or mystical experience is a subjective experience that is interpreted in religious circle as an encounter with higher order realities

* Traditional, researcher and theories have regard religion as a defense against life stresses used only by psychological vulnerable people ( Lillinston 1981) some of the influencer thinker in psychology in the past century e.g (fraud 1964) have associate religion with mental illness.

* Religions gives meaning and purpose to life. Many things in life are difficult to understand. That was certainly true, as we have seen, in prehistoric times, but even in today’s highly scientific age, much of life and death remains a mystery, and religious faith and belief help many people make sense of the things science cannot tell us. Religion also reinforces

* There are different emphases in specific logical form in the rational modes of each. But both disciplines are rational,and both are susceptible to improvement over the centuries. The conflicts between scientific and religion interpretation arise because the boundary causality and meaning is semipermeable.

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Philosophical inquiry and religious inquiry both offer important insights into the human condition. Philosophy seeks to understand the nature of reality and how we should live our lives, while religion focuses on our relationship with a higher power and our ultimate purpose. Both philosophy and religion address fundamental questions about the meaning of life, ethics, morality, and how we should live. It could be argued that both approaches are valuable, and the "best" way to address these concerns may depend on the individual.
Some might argue that philosophy is more satisfactory in addressing fundamental human concerns, as it relies on reason and logic to analyze and evaluate ideas. This approach may be seen as more objective and universal, as it doesn't rely on any particular religious belief system. On the other hand, others might argue that religion can offer a more personal and meaningful understanding of our place in the world, and can provide a sense of connection and community that philosophy alone cannot provide. Ultimately, it is up to each individual to decide which approach is more satisfying for them.
It's also worth noting that there is often a great deal of overlap between philosophy and religion. Many religions have a strong philosophical tradition, and many philosophers have been inspired by religious teachings and beliefs. Some of the greatest thinkers in history, such as Plato, Augustine, and Aquinas, have been both philosophers and theologians. So, it could be said that both philosophy and religion have much to offer in addressing fundamental human concerns, and that the two approaches can complement each other.

Bismillah rahmanir roheem
By ABDULMUMEEN FATHIU

Philosophical enquiry or the practice of thinking together is an educational approach that originates from philosophical pragmatism.the aim of philosophical enquiry is to gain insight into questions about knowledge, truth, reason, reality, meaning, mind and value.
Religious ways of enquiry are called belief, which is different from scientific understanding because it does not require repeated testing or validation (although it can rely on observation and experience (instead, religious belief relies on trust and faith.

The purpose of religious or how it satisfactorily address fundamental human concerns is to achieve goals of salvation for oneself and others, and (if there is God)to render due worship and obedience to God.
Philosophical enquiry or how it satisfactorily address fundamental human concerns is to help us understand ourselves, our peers and our world.

Philosophical inquiry and religious inquiry:
Which one solve our problems better and give us a satisfactorily addressed fundamentals human concerns,
In compare and contract;
what's philosophy means: philosophy is a love of wisdom and a branch of knowledge that attaches the importance to the use of reasoning faculty and understanding issues and finding solutions to the problems.
While Religion: means a belief in heavily God or service and worship of God or supernatural being.
Philosophical ways of inquiry is the one that give us a totall freedom to think and derives the truth, it provides and gives a satisfactory to human concerns than religion does.
Religion way of inquiry it also gives us to think but not deeply, that's why prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) says:تفكروا في خلق الله ولا تفكرو في ذاته "think on what God(Allah) has created and don't think who is he "
Generally religion used to designate all concepts concerning the belief in God and has restrictions on what to do and not to do

Philosophical mode of inquiry and religious mode of inquiry each approaches the world and realities therein from different angles. Which of the two satisfactorily addresses the fundamental problems of the world such as existence, eternity of the world, afterlife, mind, language, world, soul, reality, knowledge and values.

:- Is an educational approach that originates from philosophical pragmatism.
PHILOSOPHICAL INQUIRY
:- Philosophical Inquiry is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes articles, reviews, and critical notes in all areas of philosophy.
RELIGIOUS INQUIRY
:- involves the history and development of religious traditions as well as the interpretation and analysis of religious texts.

Religious and philosophy are related as theory and practice.
Religion ways inquiry by Ludwig feuerbach as a dream in which our own conceptions and emotions appears to us as separate existences, being out of ourselves.
Then philosophy way of inquiry is the method of inquiry as self-conscious attempt to state clearly the nature and implications of our most basic beliefs about the world and to assess the grounds we might have for holding such beliefs by Jan Philip Alperson.
Philosophy render religion more intelligible by explain it.
Religion provide data to philosophy
Religion can complete the philosophy planation of life.
Both philosophy and religion have much to offer in addressing fundamental human concerns.

I think I go with religious ways . Religion serves several functions for society. These include (a) giving meaning and purpose to life, (b) reinforcing social unity and stability, (c) serving as an agent of social control of behavior, (d) promoting physical and psychological well-being, and (e) motivating people to work for positive social change.

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To my own point sir
Religious ways of enquirys is a unified system of beliefs and practices relative to sacred things, that is to say, things set apart and forbidden-beliefs and practices which unite into one single moral community called a church, all those who adhere to them.” Emile Durkheim”.
In other opinion views and definitions given to religious by different people some of them could seen bellows; To be religious is to have one’s attention fixed on God and on one’s neighbor in relation to God.
Religion is a divine science and philosophy is a human one;
The way of religion is faith and that of philosophy is reason.
Theology occupies a rank higher than philosophy.
The knowledge of the prophet is immediate and through inspiration and that of the philosopher is by way of logic and demonstration.
And adequate and sure knowledge of God is the final objective of philosophy.

Philosophical ways of enquirys is a branch of knowledge that thinking horizon of men. With it many people are able to prove the existence of the greatest cause (GOD) while other groups are able to go astray by denying the existence of God.
Philosophy could be regarded as an instrument of revealed religion’s. The truths of a heavenly religion are allowed to be verified through philosophizing of its claims.

In my own point of view i think religious ways of enquires can be very supportive because they offer a sense of community comfort and spiritual fulfillment
Religious ways of enquires can be more helpful in addition questions about the meaning of life and afterlife and relationships with a higher power..
Some verses in the Quran emphasize the importance of religious ways of enquires, for example in Surat Al-Isirahi verse 85 stated : And they ask you about the soul. Say: ‘The soul is of the command of my lord, and you have not been given of the knowledge except a little.’”
This verse emphasizes the importance of seeking knowledge and wisdom from a higher power rather than relying solely on our own limited understanding…
This verse is a perfect example of how the Quran supports religious ways of enquiy..

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The study of philosophy enhances a person's problem solving capacities. it help us to analyze concepts definitions arguments, and problems.
It contributes to our capacity to organize ideas and issues, to deal with questions of value, and to extract what is essential from large quantities of informationn.

Philosophy subject what some would be satisfied in believing to serve examination.
Philosophy looks for rational explications and justifications for beliefs.
Religion has it's basics in belief.
Philosophy, on the other hand, is a critic of belief and belief system.

Religious mode of inquiry is better than philosophical mode of inquiry.
Because religious has Qur ‘an, Hadith and sunnah to follow for any kind of problem such as:- knowledge, reality, mind, soul and etc……

*Muhammed Al-ameen Gbolahan*

Religious and philosophical approaches to inquiry serve different purposes.
Religious inquiry often seeks answers based on faith, sacred texts, and divine guidance, offering a framework for understanding existence and morality.
We as Muslims believe in the Holy Quran, the Hadith and some other significant sources of Islamic teachings. we use the Quran and Hadith in our daily life activities and we use it to make enquiries too.

On the other hand, philosophical inquiry relies on intellectual reasoning, thinking, and logical analysis to solve and create answers to fundamental questions about existence, ethics, and knowledge.

The effectiveness of each approach depends on individual perspectives, beliefs, and preferences. Some find solace and meaning in religious frameworks, while others seek philosophical reasoning for a more analytical understanding. Ultimately, which one is better suited to solveveing fundamental problems is subjective and varies from person to person.
But we as Muslims and students of Islamic studies are expected to believe that Islamic/religious ways of making enquiry is the best.

JAMIU IBRAHIM TANMOLA

Philosophical inquiry addresses human concern than religious inquiry

Philosophical inquiry means the logical testing of assumed valid rules about knowledge, reality and existence.

Philosophical inquiry addresses human concern because it makes human build an intellectually safe place, responsible thinking and empathy to examine questions and issues that arise from their genuine wonderings.
It also establish something firm and true that one can put one's trust in through critical reasoning by onself when it comes to argument a person is expected to overturn an opposing view and hold the field.
It also helps humans understand and gain knowledge in transforming what they learn and think into daily practice and problem solving.
Without philosophical inquiry the world will be full of narrow minded and irresponsible humans that are controlled by pleasure where dictatorship will thrive and humans will be easily deceived because they can't think for themselves and other person would do the thinking for them.

Sure, let's dig a little deeper. It's important to note that there are many different philosophical and religious traditions, and they all have different approaches to solving problems. So it's not really possible to make a general statement about which one is "better." But let's consider some specific examples. For example, some people might say that philosophical inquiry is better at solving problems related to ethics and morality, while religious inquiry is better at providing comfort and meaning in the face of suffering.
It's clear that both philosophical and religious ways of inquiry have their own strengths and weaknesses, and that it's not possible to say which one is definitively better. But it's fascinating to consider the different ways that each tradition approaches the world and tries to make sense of it.


ISIAQ NASIRUDEEN ALABI

Sure, let's dig a little deeper. It's important to note that there are many different philosophical and religious traditions, and they all have different approaches to solving problems. So it's not really possible to make a general statement about which one is "better." But let's consider some specific examples. For example, some people might say that philosophical inquiry is better at solving problems related to ethics and morality, while religious inquiry is better at providing comfort and meaning in the face of suffering.
It's clear that both philosophical and religious ways of inquiry have their own strengths and weaknesses, and that it's not possible to say which one is definitively better. But it's fascinating to consider the different ways that each tradition approaches the world and tries to make sense of it.


ISIAQ NASIRUDEEN ALABI

Philosophy is the most critical and comprehensive thought process developed by human beings. It is quite different from religion in that where Philosophy is both critical and comprehensive, Religion is comprehensive but not necessarily critical. Religion attempts to offer a view of all of life and the universe and to offer answers to most , if not all, of the most basic and important questions which occur to humans all over the planet. The answers offered by Religion are not often subject to the careful scrutiny of reason and logic. Indeed many religious beliefs defy logic and seem to be unreasonable. Religion has its basis in belief. Philosophy , on the other hand, is a critic of belief and belief systems. Philosophy subjects what some would be satisfied in believing to severe examination. Philosophy looks for rational explications and justifications for beliefs. Philosophy has its basis in reason.

Theology deals with thinking about religious beliefs in a rational manner but it presumes faith. Theologians employ reason to make their beliefs appear more clearly and to wherever possible have beliefs satisfy the dictates of reason. Theologians begin with a set of beliefs as foundational or fundamental and in some sense not subject to possible disbelief or to truly critical analysis. Philosophers examine, indeed they look for, all assumptions and suppositions of any system of thought or belief. For philosophers there are no ideas to be accepted on faith.

Philosophy of Religion is rational thought about religious issues and concerns without a presumption of the existence of a deity or reliance on acts of faith.

Philosophers examine the nature of religion and religious beliefs. Philosophers in the West have focused on ideas related to the existence and nature of the deity because that idea is central to the religions of the West. Western Philosophy of Religion has centered on arguments or proofs for the existence of god and explications of apparent inconsistencies in the description of the nature of god.

In the last century philosophers around the world have refocused their examinations onto the nature of religious beliefs, religious language and the religious mindset. Indeed, some philosophers have entered into critical reflection and dialogue on the nature or essence of religion itself. This text will approach religion in both the traditional manner and in the more contemporary fashion as well. It will examine the issues related to the existence and nature of the deity and it will consider the nature of religious belief. This study will also take note of the findings of modern and contemporary science in its examination into religious phenomena. in the end it is hoped that awareness of the productions of scientists and philosophers will put the reader in a better position to understand the nature of religion, its essence.

Philosophy is about thinking critically about religion in all of its aspects. Thinking critically about religious beliefs might indicate that they are flawed in a number of ways:

inconsistent, contradictory, without evidence to support the basic claims

Oseni Ridwanullah Olaniyi

Religious mode of inquiry mostly addresses the foundamental problems of the world.
Yes! everybody can think and reason, but out only few can think, reason and reflect like real philosophers.
Because Human beings are the only creature endowed with the faculty of reasoning. As a result of this, they find reason(s) behind everything they come across; be it the creation, the purpose of creation and every individual thing they perceive or feel as well as the abstract beings.
If we can just sit down and reflect upon the creation, the purpose of creation, how and why is the creation we are reflecting upon is created, does that mean we can label ourselves and be boasting as philosophers? No this is because in the faculty of thinking whoever is unable to come out and philosophize on what he/she reflect upon is not considered as a philosopher.
At this juncture, my opinion is that religious mostly addresses the foundamental problems of the world either we can think, reason and reflect upon whatever we come across or not, we have to believe it all since it's all stated in the scripture (Quran) with full details and crystal evidence.