Mu'tazili

The Mu'tazili are a historically important Islamic theological school that emerged in the 8th century. They emphasize reason and logic in understanding faith, advocating that human free will and justice are central to God's nature. Mu'tazilis believe that the Quran is created, not eternal, to uphold God's justice and unity. They also hold that human beings can attain moral knowledge through reason, encouraging rational debate within Islam. Their ideas influenced theology and philosophy, fostering a more intellectual approach, though they faced opposition from other Islamic groups. Overall, Mu'tazili thought aims to reconcile faith with rational inquiry.