IBN TAYMIYYAH'S RCITICISM OF SUFISM ACCORDING TO THE WORK “KITĀB AL-JAWĀB”
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https://doi.org/10.46991/jos.2023.24.2.131Keywords:
Sufism, Monotheism, "Unity of Being", Innovations, RitualsAbstract
Ibn Taymiyyah (1263-1328) was a notable medieval jurist, theologian and prominent representative of the Hanbali religious and legal school. His criticism of Sufism is part of his relentless struggle against innovations in Islam. The main purpose of this article is to present Ibn Taymiyyah's anti-Sufi criticism using the example of one of his most notable works, the "Kitāb al-Jawāb" (the full title is " The Correct Response to Those Who Altered the Religion of Christ"). The problem of absence of researchers’ unanimity over Ibn Taymiyyah's attitude towards Sufism is also studied.
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