Questions Archive(Thematic Category:Islamic Philosophy)
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What is meant by the ‘Unity of Existence?’
8126 2019/06/11 Islamic PhilosophyWhat the philosophers and the mystics mean by the unity of existence is not that the whole existing world put together is God; because the whole collection does not enjoy a real existence and unity w
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How was the ultimate underlying substance created by Allah? Was there anything existing alongside Allah?
3852 2017/01/21 Islamic PhilosophyThis issue has something to do closely with the issue of the created hādith and the eternal qadim . The key to understanding this topic is to understand the concept of existence non-existence and ta
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Please define and explain vicious circle (daur) and infinite regression of causes (tasalsul)?
11537 2013/03/16 Islamic PhilosophyA vicious circle is a situation in which an attempt to resolve one problem creates new problems that lead back to the original situation. It is also a fallacy in reasoning in which the premise is used
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What is the \'proof of the veracious\' (burhan al-siddiqin)? Is it the most correct, apposite and strongest proof for the existence of God?
10647 2013/03/05 Islamic PhilosophyIn the history of Islamic philosophy different explanations have been given for this proof [ burhan ] the first of which has been presented by Bu Ali Sina ( Avicenna ) in his Isharaat. Meanwhile, one
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What is the correct explanation of ‘burhan al-siddiqin’ (proof of the veracious)?
9384 2013/03/05 Islamic PhilosophyThe common point among various explanations and accounts presented by different scholars regarding the proof the veracious is that all those who have presented their arguments have, somehow, endeavore
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According to the principle of causation, the effect must always follow the cause. The question is: How is man’s free will consistent with the principle of causation?
7601 2013/02/16 Islamic PhilosophyThe criterion with which an action can be described as arbitrary and voluntary is not the existential independence or necessity because nothing is independent in the world except God. According to tra
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Why do we ascribe evil to God accidentally?
7252 2012/04/21 Islamic PhilosophyWhat is considered as evil does not exist in the realm of abstract beings; this discussion has to do only with the material world. Good and evil have been defined in this manner: Good is that which on
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Philosophers say that evil cannot come from God, while verse 8 of surah Shams proves the exact opposite; is this paradox resolvable?
7484 2012/04/21 Islamic PhilosophyThe only thing verse 8 of surah Shams mentions is that God s do s and don ts have been transmitted to the people and they, using their minds and conscience they have been endowed with by Allah, can ea
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Is the infinity of God's existence dichotomous with the existence of other beings?
9312 2012/02/06 Islamic PhilosophyThe Infinity of God means not only His presence in every place, but His presence throughout all time. He is in every way immeasurable, unbounded, unlimited, unrestricted, without end and inexhaustible
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What is absolute existence? What is indeterminate existence?
9085 2011/12/20 Islamic PhilosophyAbsolute existence has different meanings and usages; sometimes it means ‘unconditional’; that there is no condition limiting it, not even the condition of absoluteness ( one of its conditions isn t a
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Is there a possibility of evolution being considered true by Islam? In one of your answers about proof of God’s existence, the argument about "Order of Creation" or "Design Argument" was presented. Is there a contradiction between this argument and the theory of evolution?
7647 2011/12/20 Islamic PhilosophySome believe that Darwin’s theory of Evolution which explains the evident order of creation in a special way undermines Tawhid and the fact that there is an intellectual, wise and knowledgeable creato
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Do animals possess souls and if so how does the animal soul differ from the human soul?
8894 2011/08/15 Islamic PhilosophyBefore embarking on the answer to this question, it must be noted that the answer provided below is based on the school of Transcendent Theosophy, i.e., Sadrian philosophy. In this light, the answer w
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Describe the proof of the existence of God and the manner of how he came into being.
8975 2010/08/14 PhilosophyGod Almighty, is a being which is absolute existence and complete perfection devoid of all deficiencies and imperfections. The concept of God is one which is very simple and clear. Everyone, including
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What is Islam's viewpoint regarding reincarnation?
13692 2010/01/21 TraditionalA few centuries back in India a theory known as reincarnation was developed concerning the consecutive return of souls to this world after death. During the ages this theory was gradually taken into s
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What is the relationship between the soul and body?
20312 2009/12/28 Islamic PhilosophyRegarding the link and relationship between the soul and body, one must say that the body is one of the several degrees of the soul and spirit, resulting in the body being located in the soul and spir
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What does it mean when it is said that our worship is for our own selves? How is this matter not in conflict with our worship being for Allah (swt)?
8602 2009/09/23 Islamic PhilosophySince Allah ( swt ) is the All-Wise and doesn’t ever order anyone to do anything that is useless, all of our worship that He himself has commanded us to perform bears benefits for us, and since He is
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Why do we have to perform prayers in Arabic?
8654 2009/09/23 Islamic PhilosophyThis question doesn’t have a brief answer. Please click on the detailed answer.
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What does Ahl al-Bayt mean?
10716 2007/06/21 ModernAhl al-Bayt is a Quranic, Hadith, and theological term meaning the family of the Noble Prophet of Islam ( s ) . This term, with this meaning has been used in the Quran in the verse of purity ( 33:33 )
