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The Images of God in the Context of Justice Power and Wisdom in Muslim Theology

Author(s): Mahmut Ay
Subject(s): Theology and Religion, Islam studies
Published by: Anadolu İlahiyat Akademisi
Keywords: Images of God; justice; power; wisdom; maslaha;

Summary/Abstract: In this article, images of God which formed by schools of Islamic theology are being discussed. There is historical, social and cultural accumulation of human, like divine text, in the source of images. All kinds of images created by humans. Therefore the images are not God himself. Mu’tazila‘s image of God based on the principle of Justice. According to Mu’tazila, actions of God involves an aim and “maslaha”. God is Justice. Asharitian Image of God have been built on divine power. In the actions of God there is no any cause and finality. God is all owner. And the owner can do whatever he wants in his property. God is power. On the other hand, Maturidian God’s ımage centered around on wisdom. Wisdom in the divine actions means perfectness, finality and morality. God is Wisdom.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: 31
  • Page Range: 25-50
  • Page Count: 26
  • Language: Turkish