Neither Ghazali nor Ibn Taymiyyah were against using Aql.
Ghazali didn't shun Kalam completely. That's a misreading of his Al Munqid.
Ghazali didn't shun Kalam completely. That's a misreading of his Al Munqid.
https://twitter.com/IbnMosharraf/status/1363394067543908355
Please watch this video with an open mind.
Regardless of what you feel about Kalam, you need to understand how we should be framing these discussions now in light of how Zindiqs are becoming more and more emboldened in their distortions.
Regardless of what you feel about Kalam, you need to understand how we should be framing these discussions now in light of how Zindiqs are becoming more and more emboldened in their distortions.
And IT's core contention was true rationality cannot contradict the divine texts in his criticism of rationalists.
It's something both Asharis and Maturidis have said in a different manner.
It's something both Asharis and Maturidis have said in a different manner.
The Asma Wa Sıfat and Istighatha debates are different matters which we will address in our own time.
But for now, it's important to establish a clear understanding of the legacies of Ibn Taymiyyah and Al Ghazali.
But for now, it's important to establish a clear understanding of the legacies of Ibn Taymiyyah and Al Ghazali.
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