Responding to the Mujasima who argue that 'Ilm Al-Kalam is an impermissible discipline, and that its conclusions cannot be used as a basis for belief
An English Commentary on the Kharida
Al-Kharida al-Bahia (the Glimmering Pearl) is an introductory text for students of ‘ilm Al-Kalam. This is a summarized English commentary on that text.
Al-Razi: the Essence of Speech
Before arguing that God is attributed with speech, it is first important to understand what we mean by “speech”. Of particular importance, is the distinction between speech and the utterances which signify it. This article presents Imam Al-Razi's argument for this distinction.
Al-Razi: the legitimacy of Abu Bakr’s Rule
Imam Fakhr Al-Deen Al-Razi's proof for the legitimacy of Abu Bakr's Caliphate. Contrary to the Twelvers, who claim that he usurped leadership from 'Ali Ibn Abi Talib.
Al-Razi: Did the Prophet Appoint ‘Ali as his Successor?
The Twelvers claim that the Prophet ﷺ appointed 'Ali Ibn Abi Taleb as his successor. Is this true? Imam Fakhr Al-Deen Al-Razi argues against this claim in his Ma'alim Uusul Al-Deen.
