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Muʿtazila (Rationalist Theology)

The early rationalist theological school upholding divine unity and justice through reason, denying real attributes and affirming free will.

The early rationalist theological school upholding divine unity and justice through reason, denying real attributes and affirming free will.

Key passages(20)

Fisal Fi Milal · Ibn Hazm

Very high

Maqalat Islamiyyin · al-Ash'ari

Very high

Nihayat Aqdam · al-Shahrastani

Very high

Mahsul · Fakhr al-Din al-Razi

High

Istighatha · Ibn Taymiyya

High

Kamal Din · Ibn Babawayh (al-Saduq)

High

Bab Hadi Cashar · al-'Allama al-Hilli

High

Awail Maqalat · al-Mufid

High

Dar Tacarud · Ibn Taymiyya

High

Manahij Yaqin · al-'Allama al-Hilli

High

Arbacin Fi Usul Din · Fakhr al-Din al-Razi

High
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Asna · al-Qurtubi

High

Idah Ishtibah · al-'Allama al-Hilli

High

Ifsah · al-Mufid

High

Lubab Fi Tahdhib Ansab · Ibn al-Athir

High

Musawwada Fi Usul Fiqh · Ibn Taymiyya

High

Daw Bahir · Ibn Qudama

Moderate

Iqtisad · Shaykh al-Tusi

Moderate

Iqtisad · al-Ghazali

Moderate

Milal Wa Nihal · al-Shahrastani

Moderate