الخلاف العقدي أنواعه و أحكامه

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1- The first issue pertains to the different types of theological disputes, for such disputes are not on the same level.

Rather, they are on two different levels.

The first one is: valid theological disputes, and the second one is: invalid and prohibited theologica l disputes.

I specify the principles underlying each one of these levels.

Following this, I examine the validtheological disputes which existed amongst the Ṣaḥābah (i.

e.

companions of the Prophet) and a wide range of other disputed theological issues as well.

I have chosen to restrict my discussion to Tawḥīd al-‘Ibādah (i.

e.

Monotheistic Unity of Worship) and the subtopics which come under it, Tawḥīd al-‘Asmā’ wal-Ṣifā t(i.

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Monotheistic Unity of Allah’s Names and Attributes), and matters related to eschatology.

In addition, I have offered a critique of those who offer opposing views regarding the classification of the different levels of theological disputes.

2- The second issue pertains to the different Islamic legal rulings regarding the one who adopts an opposing theological view.

My examination covers the rulings in the scenario of both of the aforementioned levels of disputes In the area of valid theological disputes, I mentioned the underlying principles which form the basis upon which a stance is taken from one who adopts an opposing opinion.

I also do the same in the area ofinvalid theological disputes.

I also make a cursory mention of those who share an opposing view to mine on this subject