Mukhtasar Al-Ash'ariyyah wal-Maturidiyyah fi Mizan Ahl al-Sunnah

A comprehensive and critical book on everything a Muslim needs to know about the Ash'ari and Maturidi sects.

This book by the Academic Section of al-Durar al-Saniyya Foundation critically examines the Ash‘ari and Maturidi theological schools from the perspective of Ahl al-Sunnah wa’l-Jama‘ah. It explores their origins, key figures, beliefs, and relationship with Sufism, highlighting deviations from the Salaf’s methodology and the four Imams’ teachings. The text aims to clarify misconceptions about their alignment with Sunni doctrine. It is a vital resource for understanding theological differences within Islamic thought.

Here is a glimpse at the content of the book:

• Clear definitions of the Ash'aris and Maturidis and their founders.
• The emergence and spread of both schools.
• Biographies of their leading scholars and their most renowned works.
• The foundations and rules of their doctrinal interpretations.
• An analysis of the inconsistencies and contradictions within their beliefs and methodologies.
• A comparison of their approach with that of the righteous Salaf and the four imams.
• Their historical and contemporary ties to Sufism.
• An overview of their current reality and spheres of influence.

This authoritative book will help you unpack the complexities of Ash'ari and Maturidi thought. Most of the Harakat on the text.