The Methodology of Imam Ash‘ari in Engaging with Sifat Khabariyyah Through the Book al-Ibanah
Imam Abu al-Hasan al-Ash‘ari (Imam Ash‘ari) produced various works that discuss the authentic manhaj (methodology) of engaging with Sifat Khabariyyah. He adopted two distinct approaches through different writings: the Ithbat and Tafwid. Among the challenges that arose were the differing views of lat...
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| description | Imam Abu al-Hasan al-Ash‘ari (Imam Ash‘ari) produced various works that discuss the authentic manhaj (methodology) of engaging with Sifat Khabariyyah. He adopted two distinct approaches through different writings: the Ithbat and Tafwid. Among the challenges that arose were the differing views of later scholars regarding Imam Ash‘ari’s final manhaj. This led proponents of sect Ithbat to question the sect of Tafwid and vice versa. Unlike the phenomenon of ikhtilaf, this study seeks to identify the manhaj (methodology) adopted by Imam Ash‘ari in his work, al-Ibanah, by referencing three distinct text versions. This research aims to ascertain the concepts and principles of Ithbat that Imam Ash'ari affirmed in al-Ibanah. The study employs a qualitative approach, applying library research techniques, including data collection and analysis. The findings indicate that in al-Ibanah, Imam Ash‘ari adopted the manhaj al-Ithbat bi-la Kayfiyyah, affirming attributes like istiwa’, nuzul, wajh, yad, ‘ayn, and curb, while negating al-hudud, such as corporeality, physical composition, spatial location, movement or displacement, sitting, and other similar traits. These findings can serve as a foundation for reconciling the sects of Ithbat and Tafwid, thereby strengthening the Muslim community's comprehension of the categorisation of Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama‘ah scholars into three groups: Ahl al-Hadith, Ash‘ariyyah, and Maturidiyyah. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-dff66a2f0edf4acaa1eb2a293583a39c2025-02-10T03:44:36ZaraSultan Ismail Petra International Islamic University College (KIAS)Rabbanica: Journal of Revealed Knowledge2773-55832756-78932024-11-0152243260The Methodology of Imam Ash‘ari in Engaging with Sifat Khabariyyah Through the Book al-IbanahMohd Saiba Yaacob0Syed Hadzrullathfi Syed Omar1Engku Ibrahim Engku Wok Zin2Usuluddin Study Centre, Faculty of Islamic Contemporary Studies, University of Sultan Zainal Abidin, 21300 Kuala Nerus, Malaysia.(UniSZA)Usuluddin Study Centre, Faculty of Islamic Contemporary Studies, University of Sultan Zainal Abidin, 21300 Kuala Nerus, Malaysia. (UniSZA)Usuluddin Study Centre, Faculty of Islamic Contemporary Studies, University of Sultan Zainal Abidin,21300 Kuala Nerus, Malaysia.(UniSZA)Imam Abu al-Hasan al-Ash‘ari (Imam Ash‘ari) produced various works that discuss the authentic manhaj (methodology) of engaging with Sifat Khabariyyah. He adopted two distinct approaches through different writings: the Ithbat and Tafwid. Among the challenges that arose were the differing views of later scholars regarding Imam Ash‘ari’s final manhaj. This led proponents of sect Ithbat to question the sect of Tafwid and vice versa. Unlike the phenomenon of ikhtilaf, this study seeks to identify the manhaj (methodology) adopted by Imam Ash‘ari in his work, al-Ibanah, by referencing three distinct text versions. This research aims to ascertain the concepts and principles of Ithbat that Imam Ash'ari affirmed in al-Ibanah. The study employs a qualitative approach, applying library research techniques, including data collection and analysis. The findings indicate that in al-Ibanah, Imam Ash‘ari adopted the manhaj al-Ithbat bi-la Kayfiyyah, affirming attributes like istiwa’, nuzul, wajh, yad, ‘ayn, and curb, while negating al-hudud, such as corporeality, physical composition, spatial location, movement or displacement, sitting, and other similar traits. These findings can serve as a foundation for reconciling the sects of Ithbat and Tafwid, thereby strengthening the Muslim community's comprehension of the categorisation of Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama‘ah scholars into three groups: Ahl al-Hadith, Ash‘ariyyah, and Maturidiyyah.https://ejournals.kias.edu.my/index.php/rabbanica/article/view/341sifat khabariyyahal-ithbat bi la kayfiyyahtafwid al-ma'natafwid al-kayfiyyah |
| spellingShingle | Mohd Saiba Yaacob Syed Hadzrullathfi Syed Omar Engku Ibrahim Engku Wok Zin The Methodology of Imam Ash‘ari in Engaging with Sifat Khabariyyah Through the Book al-Ibanah Rabbanica: Journal of Revealed Knowledge sifat khabariyyah al-ithbat bi la kayfiyyah tafwid al-ma'na tafwid al-kayfiyyah |
| title | The Methodology of Imam Ash‘ari in Engaging with Sifat Khabariyyah Through the Book al-Ibanah |
| title_full | The Methodology of Imam Ash‘ari in Engaging with Sifat Khabariyyah Through the Book al-Ibanah |
| title_fullStr | The Methodology of Imam Ash‘ari in Engaging with Sifat Khabariyyah Through the Book al-Ibanah |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Methodology of Imam Ash‘ari in Engaging with Sifat Khabariyyah Through the Book al-Ibanah |
| title_short | The Methodology of Imam Ash‘ari in Engaging with Sifat Khabariyyah Through the Book al-Ibanah |
| title_sort | methodology of imam ash ari in engaging with sifat khabariyyah through the book al ibanah |
| topic | sifat khabariyyah al-ithbat bi la kayfiyyah tafwid al-ma'na tafwid al-kayfiyyah |
| url | https://ejournals.kias.edu.my/index.php/rabbanica/article/view/341 |
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