The Maturidi school

The Maturidi school is a theological approach within Sunni Islam, founded by Imam Abu Mansur Al-Maturidi. It emphasizes the importance of reason and human intellect alongside faith to understand God's teachings. Maturidi scholars believe that core religious truths can be understood through rational thinking, but revelation from the Quran and Hadith remains the ultimate authority. They focus on balancing divine predestination with human free will, and emphasize moral responsibility and the importance of a balanced approach to faith and reason. This school is widely followed in Central Asia, Turkey, and the broader Muslim world.