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The present work deals with anthropomorphism and interpretation of the Qur'an in the theology of the Zaidite imam al-Qasim ibn Ibrahim (785-860 AD). The edition and annotated translation of al-Qasim's epistle Kitab al-Mustarshid is preceded by a detailed introduction, which treats early Islamic theology.
For the abrogation of the literal meanings of Qur'anic anthropomorphic expressions, the author uses similes, idioms and phrases in Arabic, pieces of evidence from ancient Arabic poetry and rational arguments which often reflect the Mu'tazilite ways of dealing with anthropomorphism.
The second subject, the place of the Qur'an in al-Quasim's writings and his methods of interpretation of the Qur'an, bears directly upon his doctrines in general and upon his doctrine of anti-anthropomorphism in particular, and also contributes to the understanding of the development of Qur'anic exegesis in the first half of the ninth century.
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Attributes, God (Islam), History of doctrines, God's attributesShowing 1 featured edition. View all 1 editions?
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Anthropomorphism and interpretation of the Qurʼān in the theology of al-Qāsim ibn Ibrāhīm: Kitāb al-Mustarshid
1996, E.J. Brill
in English
9004104089 9789004104082
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English and Arabic.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
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