Article: Divine Law / Divine Command: The Ground of Ethics in the Western Tradition-Muslim Perspectives, by Professor Azim Nanji

The article posits that the ethical roots of the pre-modern Western tradition are not just based in biblical norms. The author delves into the origins and roots of Muslim ethics from revelation to the shaping of Muslim law, suggesting a strong connection between western and Muslim values based on linkages developed in medieval times through Latin appropriation of Arabic studies of Classical philosophy. The article also traces the need to address common, contemporary concerns, such as poverty, through a shared ethical stance.

via The Institute of Ismaili Studies – Divine Law / Divine Command: The Ground of Ethics in the Western Tradition-Muslim Perspectives.