The book addresses the question: If Allah created my action, how can I be blamed for it?
: The book was authored during a period of trial ( Mihna ) where the Imam himself was falsely accused by some of holding Jahmi beliefs; this work served as his clear defense and clarification of his true creed.
Khalq Af’al al-‘Ibad is considered a masterpiece of Kalam (dialectical theology) rooted in textual evidence rather than pure philosophy. It represents the median path between fatalism (the belief that humans have no choice) and libertarianism (the belief that humans have total independent power).
The book addresses the question: If Allah created my action, how can I be blamed for it?
: The book was authored during a period of trial ( Mihna ) where the Imam himself was falsely accused by some of holding Jahmi beliefs; this work served as his clear defense and clarification of his true creed. khalq af 39-al al-ibad english pdf
Khalq Af’al al-‘Ibad is considered a masterpiece of Kalam (dialectical theology) rooted in textual evidence rather than pure philosophy. It represents the median path between fatalism (the belief that humans have no choice) and libertarianism (the belief that humans have total independent power). The book addresses the question: If Allah created