mutazili
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Kalam – Hand of God? Literal or Metaphorical? An analysis of the Qur’anic usage of metaphorical language in relation to the concept of Mutashabihat (ambiguous and/or allegorical verses) related to the subject of God, the Hereafter and Divine actions. The Anthropomorphist doctrine is advocated by the Salafi school, influenced by Ibn Taymiyya and Muhammad b.
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“Al-Zamakhsharī cites two examples explaining how a ‘perspicous’ (muḥkam) verse can provide the basis for interpreting an ‘ambiguous’ (mutashābih) verse. He considers that “Looking upon their Lord” (ilā rabbihā nāẓiratun) is an ‘ambiguous’ (mutashābih) verse which can be interpreted by a ‘perspicous’ (muḥkam) verse: “Vision cannot attain Him,” (lā tudrikuhu al-abṣār). Similarly, “We command its
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Sunni Doctrine of Shafa’a & Salvation for Evildoers Introduction The doctrine of the Prophet Muhammad’s intercession, mediation and negotiation saving the Muslims on the Day of Judgement is a vital doctrinal belief for the majority of Muslim schools, such as the Ash’aris, Maturidis & Atharis. If this doctrine is textually proven, then surely it is
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Usul al-Fiqh: When Khabar Wahid contradicts the common practice – Usul al-Shashi (Hanafi principles) “Based upon this (that the conditions of narrators vary) we say that if Khabar Wahid contradicts the apparent it will not be practiced upon. An example of Khabar Wahid contradicting the apparent is when it is not the common practice of
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Theology: Free-will & Destiny – What is the destiny of the baby who dies in this world? There is a famous debate narrated between Abu’l Hasan al-Ash`ari and his teacher Abu ‘Ali al-Jubbaa’i: Abu’l Hasan al-Ash`ari who until this point had been from the Mu`tazilah) said to his ustadh, Abu `Ali al-Jubbaa’i: “What do you
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Reminder: Theology/Philosophical paradigms will always impact legal theory, fiqh, sociology and the situation of the community The Mu’tazila, Ahl al-Adl (the people of justice) and the Zaydis highlighted the important position of Divine justice and wisdom when it comes to theology and practice. Hence why historically, the Zaydis and the Mu’tazilis (Ahl al-Adl) continuously upheld
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