Deficiencies of the structural-functional theory and the Islamic Alternative Theory

Abstract

The structural-functional theory occupied a prominent status, among other theories, in the literature of sociologists in the early twentieth century. It is considered as one of the major theories that attempted to provide comprehensive and wide-ranging interpretations applicable to the different communities. However,it was critisized, by western idiologists themselves, for ignoring the problems of social change, or how and why this change happens. The solution lies in the Islamic alterative theory because it combines science, technology and ethics that the whole humanity seeks.this theory is founded on an Islamic frame work drived from the religion origins.It also assimilates the three goals and coordinates them in harmony. Since Islam came to ensure the safety and security of comminities and to achieve the good and happiness of the individual and society in every time and place