1639: al-Shaykh al-Mufīd
Author(s): Scott Douglas Jacobsen
Publication (Outlet/Website): Medium (Personal)
Publication Date (yyyy/mm/dd): 2026/02/12
“However, it is an established fact that the Book of Allah, the Exalted, takes precedence over the traditions and reports.”
“Hence it should be the touchstone for determining the genuine reports and the fabrications.”
“(We believe) that the correct doctrine is a middle course between these two extremes.”
“Everything that is not prohibited by nass (i.e., the specific ordinances of religion) is permitted…”
“Things according to the dictates of reason fall into two categories…”
“And even if we lack traditions, then the proof of reason is, indeed, sufficient in this respect.”
“Justice is the recompense of an action as it deserves, and injustice is the prevention of what is due.”
“The word yad has another interpretation which denotes grace.”
“Here, by ‘The two hands’, are meant the two favours of this life and the life hereafter.”
“Thus, all worship Him to gain His grace and they do not serve Him in vain…”
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