Ash'arite scholars

Ash'arite scholars are influential Islamic theologians who emerged in the 10th century, founded by Al-Ash'ari. They sought to reconcile reason and faith, emphasizing that human reason and divine revelation can coexist. The Ash'arite school argues that God's attributes are distinct yet integral to His essence, and they advocate for a deterministic view of God's will while affirming human accountability. Their teachings aimed to provide a rational basis for Islamic beliefs, addressing theological issues and defending Sunni orthodoxy against rival schools of thought, such as Mu'tazilism. Ash'arism remains significant in Islamic theology today.