Are the Literal Implications of the Qur’an a Core Aspect of Disbelief According to the Ahl as-Sunnah al-Ash‘ariyyah? This is a common misconception often spread by Salafis to criticize the scholars of the Ash‘ariyyah. However, their claim merely reflects their own lack of deep engagement with the texts, leading to a flawed understanding and methodological […]
“The outward wordings of the Qur’an lead to disbelief” Read More »
The following is an excerpt from Dr. Ṣalāḥ ad-Dīn al-Idlibī’s ‘Aqā’id al-Ashā’irah answering a common misconception that has been spread regarding the Ash’aris. By the will of Allah, this misconception will be answered now. He writes: The researcher (salafi) writes following his statement regarding the Ash’aris: “They (the Ash’aris) differ regarding the Qur’an specifically. Some
Again and again we find the accusation against Imām ar-Rāzī that he is a Hadīth rejector based upon a statement he has made in his famous treatise named, Asās as-Tadqīs. What the opposition doesn’t comprehend is their own ignorance of the science of Hadīth, for what the Imām states is not even close to being
Imam ar-Razi & Ahad Reports Read More »
In a narration, the great companion and mother of believers, Zaynab, may Allāh be pleased with her, states that Allāh married her off from above the seven heavens. Contemporary Salafīs use this narration to prove that she believed in a literal aboveness for Allāh. Before dissecting the discussion, it should be made clear that narrations
There is a statement attributed to Imām Mālik regarding the matter of Istiwā. However, with various wordings. Below we will dissect three wordings that are found within the books. Wording 1: الإستواء غير مجهول والكيف غير معقول Istiwā is not unknown and the modality is inconceivable. Wording 2: الإستواء معلوم والكيف عنه مرفوع Istiwā is
A summary of Imam Malik’s statement Read More »
Recently someone has brought to my attention, a video by Jameel Adams in which he makes certain claims about the belief of the Māturīdiyyah and Ashā’irah in regard to the beatific vision of Allāh. Someone on social media asked ‘the Māturīdiyyah’ to respond and refute this video. So here we are. The full link to
