Re: proofs of the intellect

Re: proofs of the intellect

by Unknown Theist -
Number of replies: 5

As-Salāmu Alaykum 

Thanks very much, Shaykh, for your response to my query. I have a further question. The majority of proofs utilised by the متكلمين are Qurān based. I really like these and this is why I ask, is it fine according to the early Muslims to use the Qurān as a basis for the proofs? To illustrate what I mean, are these permitted according to the early Muslims: 

1) Sh Karamali's inference of the contingency argument from 2:164 in the podcast Sh Faraz recommended, 'Why Islam is true'

2) What Ibn Juzayy has written in النور المبين, a work Sh Faraz recommended 

  1. 3) From the commentary of أمام الدردير on the الخريدة (pictures at the bottom)

I have heard that Imam ibn al Musayyib remained silent as if he could not hear when asked regarding Tafsīr of a verse and ibn Kathir has some quotes of السلف at the beginning of his Tafsīr. Does this mean that this type of inference is blameworthy according to them? I have heard this is a type of reflection, is this so? The Qurān does tell us to reflect on it after all and there is a Hadith in Ibn Hibban that condemns those who do not ponder on a certain verse and I think there are more hadiths in كتاب العظمة by Abu ash-Shaykh.  

Jazāk Allah, so much respected Shaykh. May Allah تعالى bless you abundantly and cause you to benefit multitudes more of people!





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Re: proofs of the intellect

by Mawlana Irshaad Sedick -
Wa alaykum as- Salam wa rahmatuLlahi wa barakatuh

Using the Qur’an as a basis for any aspect of Islam is a fundamental pillar in traditional Islam from the earliest Muslims till the contemporary erudite scholars. Please refer to Tafsir Ayat Al-Aqida by Abd Al-Aziz Haji and you will find copious references from the Salaf and Khalaf for exactly your interest. In sha Allah.

Irshaad Sedick
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Re: proofs of the intellect

by Unknown Theist -
Jazāk Allah Khayr Shaykh.

I attempted to locate this work but was unable. Please could you supply a link. Thanks so much.
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Re: proofs of the intellect

by Mawlana Irshaad Sedick -
It's a pleasure. May Allah bless you.

Unfortunately, the text is not available online in PDF.

بارك الله فيكم
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Re: proofs of the intellect

by Unknown Theist -
No problem, Shaykh. Could you please show me where to buy the book? I'll try to purchase it. Thanks for drawing my attention to this book. May Allah bless you.