A Footnote to the Composition History of Maqālāt al-islāmiyyīn
Reflects al-Ash'ari's attempt to bridge the rationalist methodology of the Mu‘tazila with the scriptural reliance of the Ahl al-Hadith . Availability in English (PDF) maqalat al-islamiyyin english pdf
The absence of a full English translation of Maqalat al-Islamiyyin is a massive lacuna in Islamic studies. While Ibn Hazm’s al-Fasl and al-Shahrastani’s al-Milal wa al-Nihal are fully translated, the Maqalat remains locked behind a language barrier. Why? A Footnote to the Composition History of Maqālāt
This influential book, written by a renowned Islamic scholar, presents a comprehensive collection of essays and treatises on various aspects of Islam, including theology, jurisprudence, philosophy, and spirituality. written by a renowned Islamic scholar
